SWIFT/BIC code BKTWGB2LXXX
BKTWGB2LXXX belongs to Bank of Taiwan, London Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan, London Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Taiwan, London Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKTW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
Which institution uses SWIFT code BKTWGB2LXXX?
BKTWGB2LXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Taiwan, London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan, London Branch.
Are BKTWGB2L and BKTWGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKTWGB2L is the short version of BKTWGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Taiwan, London Branch in London.
What does each part of BKTWGB2LXXX stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, London Branch, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan, London Branch take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BKTWGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BKTWGB2LXXX.
Does Bank of Taiwan, London Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKTWGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Taiwan, London Branch in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.