SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP080
BKTWTWTP080 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP080 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 080 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Min Sheng Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 080 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 BIC BKTWTWTP080?
The code BKTWTWTP080 belongs to Min Sheng Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP080 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKTWTWTP080 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP080?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP080 points to Min Sheng Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKTWTWTP080 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP080 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 080 is the code of the branch Min Sheng Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.