SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP314
CTCBTWTP314 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP314 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 314 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Sindian Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Ctbc Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 314 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 CTCBTWTP314?
CTCBTWTP314 identifies Sindian Branch, part of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP314, the account number or IBAN 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 CTCBTWTP314?
CTCBTWTP points to the head office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP314 is Sindian Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CTCBTWTP314 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of CTCBTWTP314 mean?
CTCB is the institution code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 314 identifies the branch Sindian Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.