SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP191
BKTWTWTP191 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP191 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 191 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Kaohsiung Airport Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 191 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 SWIFT code BKTWTWTP191?
BKTWTWTP191 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kaohsiung Airport Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP191?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP191 is Kaohsiung Airport Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP191 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP191, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of Taiwan got 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 does each part of BKTWTWTP191 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 191 identifies the branch Kaohsiung Airport Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.