SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP054
BKTWTWTP054 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP054 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 054 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Hsinyi Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 054 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 BKTWTWTP054?
BKTWTWTP054 identifies Hsinyi Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP054?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP054 is Hsinyi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP054.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP054, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other 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 do the letters in BKTWTWTP054 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 054 identifies the department Hsinyi Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.