SWIFT/BIC code CTISTWT1XXX
CTISTWT1XXX belongs to Citicorp International Securities LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTISTWT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTISTWT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Citicorp International Securities LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Citicorp International Securities LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTIS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC CTISTWT1XXX?
The code CTISTWT1XXX belongs to the main office of Citicorp International Securities LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use it when you send money to an account at Citicorp International Securities LTD.
Is CTISTWT1 and CTISTWT1XXX the same code?
Yes. CTISTWT1 is the short version of CTISTWT1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Citicorp International Securities LTD in Taipei.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Citicorp International Securities LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTISTWT1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CTISTWT1XXX stand for?
CTIS is the bank code of Citicorp International Securities LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Citicorp International Securities LTD take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Citicorp International Securities LTD?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.