SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP159
HNBKTWTP159 belongs to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HNBKTWTP159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HNBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Hua Jiang Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HNBK 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.
- 159 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 branch uses BIC HNBKTWTP159?
HNBKTWTP159 identifies Hua Jiang Branch, part of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP159, 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 do the letters in HNBKTWTP159 stand for?
HNBK is the bank code of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 159 identifies the branch Hua Jiang Branch.
Can I use HNBKTWTP instead of HNBKTWTP159?
HNBKTWTP is the head office of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., while HNBKTWTP159 points to Hua Jiang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HNBKTWTP159 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HNBKTWTP159 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HNBKTWTP159 against the details from Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.