SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP061
BKTWTWTP061 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP061 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 061 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Hsingsing Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 061 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/BIC code BKTWTWTP061?
BKTWTWTP061 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hsingsing Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP061?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP061 is Hsingsing Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP061 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP061 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP061 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP061 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 061 identifies the branch Hsingsing Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.