SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP027
BKTWTWTP027 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Panchiao, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Panchiao Branch |
| City | Panchiao |
| 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.
- 027 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP027?
The code BKTWTWTP027 belongs to Panchiao Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Panchiao, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest 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.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP027 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP027 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP027 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 027 is the code of the branch Panchiao Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP027, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, 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.