SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP038
BKTWTWTP038 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Kin-Men, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Kin-Men Branch |
| City | Kin-Men |
| 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.
- 038 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 uses SWIFT code BKTWTWTP038?
BKTWTWTP038 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kin-Men Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Kin-Men, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP038 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP038 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP038?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP038 is Kin-Men Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP038.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP038, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Taiwan have 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.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP038 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 038 identifies the branch Kin-Men Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.