SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP236
BKTWTWTP236 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP236 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 236 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Wuchang Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 236 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/BIC code BKTWTWTP236?
The code BKTWTWTP236 belongs to Wuchang Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP236, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP236?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP236 points to Wuchang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP236.
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.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP236 stand for?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 236 is the code of the branch Wuchang Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.