SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP009
BKTWTWTP009 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Tainan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 009 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP009?
The code BKTWTWTP009 belongs to Tainan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP009?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP009 points to Tainan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP009.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP009 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 009 identifies the branch Tainan Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP009, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.