SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP153
CTCBTWTP153 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 153 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Chang An Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 153 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 CTCBTWTP153?
CTCBTWTP153 identifies Chang An Branch, a unit of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent 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.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP153, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP153?
CTCBTWTP is the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP153 is Chang An Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CTCBTWTP153.
What does each part of CTCBTWTP153 stand for?
CTCB is the bank code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 153 identifies the branch Chang An Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.