SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP270
BKTWTWTP270 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP270 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 270 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Xinhu Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 270 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/BIC code BKTWTWTP270?
BKTWTWTP270 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Xinhu Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in BKTWTWTP270 mean?
BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 270 is the code of the branch Xinhu Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP270, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of Taiwan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 166 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan. 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.