SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP137
BKTWTWTP137 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP137 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 137 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | An Nan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| 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.
- 137 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 uses SWIFT code BKTWTWTP137?
BKTWTWTP137 is the SWIFT/BIC code of An Nan Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP137 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKTWTWTP137 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP137 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 137 is the code of the department An Nan Branch.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP137, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.