SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP146
BKTWTWTP146 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP146 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 146 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park |
| City | Tainan |
| 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.
- 146 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP146?
BKTWTWTP146 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP146?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP146 is Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP146.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP146 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 146 is the code of the branch Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP146, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.