SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP246
BKTWTWTP246 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP246 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 246 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taosing Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| 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.
- 246 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 is behind SWIFT code BKTWTWTP246?
BKTWTWTP246 identifies Taosing Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP246 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 246 identifies the department Taosing Branch.
What happens if I use BKTWTWTP246 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWTWTP246 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more 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 do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP246, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.