SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP070
BKTWTWTP070 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP070 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 070 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Shihlin Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 070 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 SWIFT code BKTWTWTP070?
The code BKTWTWTP070 belongs to Shihlin Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP070?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP070 points to Shihlin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP070 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP070 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 070 is the code of the branch Shihlin Branch.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP070 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP070 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.