SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP230
BKTWTWTP230 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP230 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 230 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Tainan Innovation and Research Park Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 230 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP230?
The code BKTWTWTP230 belongs to Tainan Innovation and Research Park Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP230?
BKTWTWTP is the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP230 points to Tainan Innovation and Research Park Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKTWTWTP230 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP230 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 230 is the code of the department Tainan Innovation and Research Park Branch.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.