SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP023
BKTWTWTP023 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taitung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taitung Branch |
| City | Taitung |
| 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.
- 023 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP023?
BKTWTWTP023 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Taitung Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taitung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP023?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP023 is Taitung Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP023 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP023 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP023 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP023 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 023 is the code of the department Taitung Branch.
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 what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.