SWIFT/BIC code ESUNTWTPOBU
ESUNTWTPOBU belongs to E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESUNTWTPOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESUNTWTP |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Obu Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESUN 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.
- OBU 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 ESUNTWTPOBU?
ESUNTWTPOBU identifies Obu Branch, part of E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ESUNTWTPOBU stand for?
ESUN is the bank code of E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and OBU is the code of the branch Obu Branch.
What happens if I use ESUNTWTPOBU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESUNTWTPOBU against the details from E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD. before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ESUNTWTPOBU, 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.
How long does a transfer to E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use ESUNTWTP instead of ESUNTWTPOBU?
ESUNTWTP is the main office of E. Sun Commercial Bank LTD., while ESUNTWTPOBU is Obu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ESUNTWTPOBU 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.