SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP017
BKTWTWTP017 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Pingtung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Pingtung Branch |
| City | Pingtung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 017 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 BKTWTWTP017?
The code BKTWTWTP017 belongs to Pingtung Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Pingtung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP017 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 017 is the code of the department Pingtung Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP017, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.