SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP123
BKTWTWTP123 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP123 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 123 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Nan-Kan Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 123 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/BIC code BKTWTWTP123?
BKTWTWTP123 identifies Nan-Kan Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP123, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% 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 BKTWTWTP123 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 123 identifies the branch Nan-Kan Branch.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.