SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP196
CTCBTWTP196 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Sinsing Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| 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.
- 196 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 CTCBTWTP196?
CTCBTWTP196 identifies Sinsing Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP196?
CTCBTWTP points to the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP196 is Sinsing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CTCBTWTP196 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP196 mean?
CTCB is the bank code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 196 identifies the department Sinsing Branch.
Does Ctbc Bank Co., LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 154 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter CTCBTWTP196 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CTCBTWTP196 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.