SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP252
BKTWTWTP252 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Chiayi, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP252 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 252 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Jianan Branch |
| City | Chiayi |
| 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.
- 252 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP252?
The code BKTWTWTP252 belongs to Jianan Branch, a unit of Bank of Taiwan in Chiayi, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP252 mean?
BKTW is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 252 is the code of the department Jianan Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% 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 for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP252, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank of Taiwan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.