SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP228
BKTWTWTP228 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 228 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Linkou 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.
- 228 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 BIC BKTWTWTP228?
The code BKTWTWTP228 belongs to Linkou Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Taiwan have 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP228?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP228 is Linkou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP228 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP228, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP228 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP228 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.