SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP186
BKTWTWTP186 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP186 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 186 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | East Taoyuan Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| 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.
- 186 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 is behind BIC BKTWTWTP186?
The code BKTWTWTP186 belongs to East Taoyuan Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP186 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 186 identifies the department East Taoyuan Branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP186?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP186 is East Taoyuan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP186 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Taiwan got 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.