SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP076
BKTWTWTP076 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP076 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 076 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Department of International Banking |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 076 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 is behind SWIFT code BKTWTWTP076?
The code BKTWTWTP076 belongs to Department of International Banking, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP076, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP076 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 076 identifies the department Department of International Banking.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP076?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP076 points to Department of International Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP076.
Does Bank of Taiwan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.