SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP031
BKTWTWTP031 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Touliu, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 031 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Touliu Branch |
| City | Touliu |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 031 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP031?
The code BKTWTWTP031 belongs to Touliu Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Touliu, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP031?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP031 points to Touliu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP031.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP031 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 031 identifies the branch Touliu Branch.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP031 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP031 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.