SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP137
CTCBTWTP137 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP137 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 137 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | South Tainan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Ctbc Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTCB 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.
- 137 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 CTCBTWTP137?
The code CTCBTWTP137 belongs to South Tainan Branch, a unit of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Ctbc Bank Co., LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 154 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP137, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP137?
CTCBTWTP points to the main office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP137 is South Tainan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CTCBTWTP137 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.