SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP041
BKTWTWTP041 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Chungli, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP041 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 041 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Chungli Branch |
| City | Chungli |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 041 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP041?
The code BKTWTWTP041 belongs to Chungli Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Chungli, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP041 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP041 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP041, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP041?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP041 is Chungli Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP041 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP041 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 041 identifies the department Chungli Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.