SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP160
CTCBTWTP160 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Situn Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 160 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 branch uses BIC CTCBTWTP160?
CTCBTWTP160 identifies Situn Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP160, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use CTCBTWTP160 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CTCBTWTP160 against the details from Ctbc Bank Co., LTD before sending.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP160?
CTCBTWTP points to the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP160 is Situn Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CTCBTWTP160 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP160 mean?
CTCB is the institution code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 160 identifies the branch Situn Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.