SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP109
BKTWTWTP109 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP109 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 109 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Shui Nan Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 109 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 is behind SWIFT code BKTWTWTP109?
BKTWTWTP109 identifies Shui Nan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP109?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP109 points to Shui Nan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP109 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP109 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP109 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP109 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 109 is the code of the department Shui Nan Branch.
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. 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.