SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP244
BKTWTWTP244 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP244 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 244 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Xin Yonghe Branch |
| City | New Taipei City |
| 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.
- 244 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 branch uses SWIFT code BKTWTWTP244?
BKTWTWTP244 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Xin Yonghe Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP244 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKTWTWTP244 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP244?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP244 points to Xin Yonghe Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP244 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 BKTWTWTP244, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.