SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP016
BKTWTWTP016 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Changhua, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Changhua Branch |
| City | Changhua |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 016 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 BKTWTWTP016?
BKTWTWTP016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Changhua Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Changhua, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP016, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP016?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP016 points to Changhua Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP016 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP016 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 016 is the code of the branch Changhua Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.