SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP043
BKTWTWTP043 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Toufen, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP043 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 043 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Toufen Branch |
| City | Toufen |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 043 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 BKTWTWTP043?
BKTWTWTP043 identifies Toufen Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Toufen, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP043 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 043 identifies the department Toufen Branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP043?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP043 points to Toufen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP043 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Taiwan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP043 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP043 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP043, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.