SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP014
BKTWTWTP014 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Chiayi, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Chiayi Branch |
| City | Chiayi |
| 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.
- 014 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 is behind BIC BKTWTWTP014?
BKTWTWTP014 identifies Chiayi Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Chiayi, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP014 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 014 is the code of the department Chiayi Branch.
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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP014, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP014?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP014 is Chiayi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP014.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.