SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP090
BKTWTWTP090 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP090 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 090 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taya Office |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 090 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP090?
BKTWTWTP090 identifies Taya Office, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP090, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP090 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 090 identifies the branch Taya Office.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP090?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP090 is Taya Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP090 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Bank of Taiwan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.