SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP238
BKTWTWTP238 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP238 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 238 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taipei Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 238 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 BKTWTWTP238?
BKTWTWTP238 identifies Taipei Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP238 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKTWTWTP238 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP238 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 238 identifies the department Taipei Branch.
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 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP238, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.