SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP011
BKTWTWTP011 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Kaohsiung Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| 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.
- 011 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 uses BIC BKTWTWTP011?
The code BKTWTWTP011 belongs to Kaohsiung Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP011, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP011 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 011 identifies the branch Kaohsiung Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP011 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP011 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.