SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP172
BKTWTWTP172 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 172 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Chien Kuo Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 172 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 SWIFT code BKTWTWTP172?
BKTWTWTP172 identifies Chien Kuo Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP172?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP172 points to Chien Kuo Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP172.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP172 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 172 is the code of the branch Chien Kuo Branch.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP172 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKTWTWTP172 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.