SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP048
BKTWTWTP048 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP048 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 048 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Liancheng Branch |
| City | New Taipei City |
| 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.
- 048 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 BKTWTWTP048?
BKTWTWTP048 identifies Liancheng Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP048 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 048 identifies the department Liancheng Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of Taiwan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP048, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP048?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP048 points to Liancheng Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP048 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.