SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP290
BKTWTWTP290 belongs to Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKTWTWTP290 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKTWTWTP |
| Branch code | 290 |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taichung Precision Machinery Park Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 290 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 BIC BKTWTWTP290?
BKTWTWTP290 identifies Taichung Precision Machinery Park Branch, part of Bank of Taiwan in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKTWTWTP290 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 290 is the code of the department Taichung Precision Machinery Park Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWTWTP290, 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.
Does Bank of Taiwan have 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.