SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP106
BKTWTWTP106 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP106 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 106 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Tunhwa Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 106 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 SWIFT code BKTWTWTP106?
The code BKTWTWTP106 belongs to Tunhwa Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other 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.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP106, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP106?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP106 points to Tunhwa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP106 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.