SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP156
BKTWTWTP156 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Hsi Chih Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 156 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 bank uses BIC BKTWTWTP156?
The code BKTWTWTP156 belongs to Hsi Chih 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP156, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP156 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP156 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP156?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP156 is Hsi Chih Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP156.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP156 stand for?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 156 is the code of the branch Hsi Chih Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.