SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP197
CTCBTWTP197 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Hualien, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP197 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 197 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Hualien |
| City | Hualien |
| 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.
- 197 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 CTCBTWTP197?
CTCBTWTP197 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hualien, 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.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP197, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP197 stand for?
CTCB is the bank code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 197 is the code of the branch Hualien.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP197?
CTCBTWTP points to the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP197 is Hualien. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CTCBTWTP197 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.