SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP189
CTCBTWTP189 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Hualien, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | East Hualien Branch |
| City | Hualien |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Ctbc Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 189 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 SWIFT code CTCBTWTP189?
CTCBTWTP189 is the SWIFT/BIC code of East Hualien Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Hualien, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP189 stand for?
CTCB is the bank code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 189 is the code of the department East Hualien Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP189, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.