SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP079
BKTWTWTP079 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Li Ming Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 079 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 BIC BKTWTWTP079?
BKTWTWTP079 identifies Li Ming Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP079 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP079 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP079, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP079?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP079 points to Li Ming Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP079 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.