SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP073
BKTWTWTP073 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP073 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 073 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Science-Based Industrial Park Branch |
| City | Hsinchu |
| 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.
- 073 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/BIC code BKTWTWTP073?
The code BKTWTWTP073 belongs to Science-Based Industrial Park Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP073?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP073 points to Science-Based Industrial Park Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP073.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more 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 does each part of BKTWTWTP073 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 073 identifies the branch Science-Based Industrial Park Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP073, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP073 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP073 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.