SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP069
BKTWTWTP069 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP069 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 069 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 069 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP069?
The code BKTWTWTP069 belongs to Offshore Banking Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP069 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 069 identifies the branch Offshore Banking Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP069?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP069 points to Offshore Banking Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP069.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.