SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP012
BKTWTWTP012 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Keelung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Keelung Branch |
| City | Keelung |
| 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.
- 012 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 uses SWIFT code BKTWTWTP012?
BKTWTWTP012 identifies Keelung Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Keelung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP012, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP012 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 012 identifies the department Keelung Branch.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP012 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP012 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.