SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP289
BKTWTWTP289 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP289 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 289 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taichung International Airport Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 289 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 BKTWTWTP289?
The code BKTWTWTP289 belongs to Taichung International Airport Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKTWTWTP instead of BKTWTWTP289?
BKTWTWTP points to the main office of Bank of Taiwan, while BKTWTWTP289 is Taichung International Airport Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKTWTWTP289 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP289 stand for?
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 289 is the code of the branch Taichung International Airport Branch.
Has Bank of Taiwan got more 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP289, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.