SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP066
BKTWTWTP066 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Chungho, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP066 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 066 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Chungho Branch |
| City | Chungho |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 066 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 uses BIC BKTWTWTP066?
BKTWTWTP066 identifies Chungho Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Chungho, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP066 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP066 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before you confirm.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP066?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP066 is Chungho Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP066 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP066 mean?
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 066 is the code of the branch Chungho Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.