SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP040
BKTWTWTP040 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | An Ping Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| 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.
- 040 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 code BKTWTWTP040?
BKTWTWTP040 is the SWIFT/BIC code of An Ping Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP040 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 040 is the code of the department An Ping Branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP040?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP040 points to An Ping Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP040 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP040 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP040 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.