SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP218
CTCBTWTP218 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP218 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 218 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Fubei Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 218 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 CTCBTWTP218?
CTCBTWTP218 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fubei Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP218 mean?
CTCB is the institution code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 218 identifies the department Fubei Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP218, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.