SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP142
BKTWTWTP142 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP142 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 142 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Tienmou Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 142 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 BKTWTWTP142?
BKTWTWTP142 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tienmou Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP142?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP142 is Tienmou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP142 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other 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.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP142 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 142 identifies the branch Tienmou Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP142 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP142 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.