SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP691
CTCBTWTP691 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTCBTWTP691 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 691 |
| Bank | Ctbc Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Anhe Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 691 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 CTCBTWTP691?
The code CTCBTWTP691 belongs to Anhe Branch, a unit of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP691, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CTCBTWTP691 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 691 is the code of the department Anhe Branch.
Can I use CTCBTWTP instead of CTCBTWTP691?
CTCBTWTP points to the main office of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, while CTCBTWTP691 points to Anhe Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CTCBTWTP691 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.