SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP248
BKTWTWTP248 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP248 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 248 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Lioujia Branch |
| City | Hsinchu |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 248 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BKTWTWTP248?
BKTWTWTP248 identifies Lioujia Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Taiwan in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP248?
BKTWTWTP points to the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP248 points to Lioujia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKTWTWTP248.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP248, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Taiwan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP248 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 248 identifies the branch Lioujia Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.