SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP325
CTCBTWTP325 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Yuan-Lin, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP325 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 325 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Yuanlin Branch |
| City | Yuan-Lin |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 325 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP325?
CTCBTWTP325 identifies Yuanlin Branch, a branch or department of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Yuan-Lin, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CTCBTWTP325 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CTCBTWTP325 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP325, 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 CTCBTWTP325?
CTCBTWTP is the main office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP325 points to Yuanlin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CTCBTWTP325 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP325 stand for?
CTCB is the institution code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 325 identifies the branch Yuanlin Branch.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.