SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP247
BKTWTWTP247 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP247 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 247 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Sinming Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 247 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 BIC BKTWTWTP247?
BKTWTWTP247 identifies Sinming Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when 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 BKTWTWTP247, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Bank of Taiwan have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP247?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP247 is Sinming Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP247 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKTWTWTP247 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKTWTWTP247 against the details from Bank of Taiwan before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.