SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP008
BKTWTWTP008 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Department of Trusts |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKTW 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.
- 008 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 bank is behind BIC BKTWTWTP008?
The code BKTWTWTP008 belongs to Department of Trusts, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP008 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 008 identifies the department Department of Trusts.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP008?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP008 points to Department of Trusts. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP008 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP008, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.