SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP289
CTCBTWTP289 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP289 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 289 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Liming Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 289 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 is behind BIC CTCBTWTP289?
The code CTCBTWTP289 belongs to Liming Branch, part of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CTCBTWTP289 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CTCBTWTP289 against the details from Ctbc Bank Co., LTD before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP289, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP289?
CTCBTWTP points to the main office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP289 is Liming Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CTCBTWTP289 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP289 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 289 is the code of the branch Liming Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.