SWIFT/BIC code BKKBTWTPOBU
BKKBTWTPOBU belongs to Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKKBTWTPOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKKBTWTP |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKKB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- OBU Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BKKBTWTPOBU?
BKKBTWTPOBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Offshore Banking Branch, part of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKKBTWTPOBU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BKKBTWTPOBU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKKBTWTPOBU against the details from Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch before sending.
What does each part of BKKBTWTPOBU mean?
BKKB is the institution code of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Taipei Branch, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and OBU identifies the department Offshore Banking Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.