SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP271
BKTWTWTP271 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP271 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 271 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Wufu Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| 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.
- 271 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 BKTWTWTP271?
BKTWTWTP271 identifies Wufu Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Taiwan.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP271?
BKTWTWTP is the head office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP271 points to Wufu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKTWTWTP271 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP271, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.