SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP089
BKTWTWTP089 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in I-Lan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP089 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 089 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Su-Ao Branch |
| City | I-Lan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 089 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
What bank uses BIC BKTWTWTP089?
The code BKTWTWTP089 belongs to Su-Ao Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in I-Lan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP089, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP089 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 089 is the code of the department Su-Ao Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often 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. 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.