SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP147
BKTWTWTP147 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Yunlin, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP147 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 147 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Huwei Branch |
| City | Yunlin |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 147 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 BIC BKTWTWTP147?
BKTWTWTP147 identifies Huwei Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Yunlin, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP147 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 147 identifies the branch Huwei Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP147, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP147?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP147 is Huwei Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP147.
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. 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.