SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP165
BKTWTWTP165 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP165 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 165 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Wenshan Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 165 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 SWIFT code BKTWTWTP165?
BKTWTWTP165 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wenshan Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP165?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP165 points to Wenshan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP165 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP165 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 165 identifies the branch Wenshan Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP165, 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.