SWIFT/BIC code BKTWZAJJXXX

BKTWZAJJXXX belongs to Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch in Rosebank, South Africa.

BKTWZAJJXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKTWZAJJXXX
8-character codeBKTWZAJJ
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch
BranchHead office
CityRosebank
CountrySouth Africa

How the Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch 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.
ZA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
JJ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 uses BIC BKTWZAJJXXX?

BKTWZAJJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch in Rosebank, South Africa. Use it when a payment to Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch does not need a specific branch.

Are BKTWZAJJ and BKTWZAJJXXX the same code?

Yes. BKTWZAJJ is the short version of BKTWZAJJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch in Rosebank.

What happens if I use BKTWZAJJXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKTWZAJJXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of BKTWZAJJXXX stand for?

BKTW is the bank code of Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Taiwan, South Africa Branch?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKTWZAJJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.