SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP155
BKTWTWTP155 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Pingtung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP155 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 155 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Donggang Branch |
| City | Pingtung |
| 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.
- 155 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 is behind BIC BKTWTWTP155?
The code BKTWTWTP155 belongs to Donggang Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Pingtung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP155 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 155 identifies the branch Donggang Branch.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP155 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP155 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP155?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP155 points to Donggang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP155 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bank of Taiwan have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.