SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP853

CTCBTWTP853 belongs to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.

CTCBTWTP853

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCTCBTWTP853
8-character codeCTCBTWTP
Branch code853
BankCtbc Bank Co., LTD
BranchSouth Taoyuan Branch
CityTao-Yuan
CountryTaiwan

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.
853 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 uses BIC CTCBTWTP853?

The code CTCBTWTP853 belongs to South Taoyuan Branch, part of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CTCBTWTP853 stand for?

CTCB is the institution code of Ctbc Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 853 is the code of the department South Taoyuan Branch.

What happens if I use CTCBTWTP853 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CTCBTWTP853 with the recipient before sending.

Has Ctbc Bank Co., LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 154 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ctbc Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Ctbc Bank Co., LTD take in Taiwan?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do I need to send money to an account at Ctbc Bank Co., LTD?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTCBTWTP853, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.