SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP058
BKTWTWTP058 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Yilan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP058 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 058 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Lou Tung Branch |
| City | Yilan |
| 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.
- 058 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 BIC BKTWTWTP058?
The code BKTWTWTP058 belongs to Lou Tung Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Yilan, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP058 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP058 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP058?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP058 points to Lou Tung Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP058.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP058, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, 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.