SWIFT/BIC code FIRSTWT1XXX
FIRSTWT1XXX belongs to First Securities Co LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIRSTWT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIRSTWT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Securities Co LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the First Securities Co LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIRS 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 bank uses BIC FIRSTWT1XXX?
FIRSTWT1XXX identifies the main office of First Securities Co LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use it when you send money to an account at First Securities Co LTD.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at First Securities Co LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIRSTWT1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FIRSTWT1XXX mean?
FIRS is the bank code of First Securities Co LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to First Securities Co LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does First Securities Co LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FIRSTWT1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for First Securities Co LTD in Taiwan, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Securities Co LTD?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.