SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP198
HNBKTWTP198 belongs to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HNBKTWTP198 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HNBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 198 |
| Bank | Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Pei Tucheng Branch |
| City | New Taipei City |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 198 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
What bank uses BIC HNBKTWTP198?
HNBKTWTP198 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pei Tucheng Branch, a unit of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HNBKTWTP198 stand for?
HNBK is the institution code of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 198 is the code of the department Pei Tucheng Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use HNBKTWTP instead of HNBKTWTP198?
HNBKTWTP is the head office of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., while HNBKTWTP198 points to Pei Tucheng Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HNBKTWTP198 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HNBKTWTP198 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HNBKTWTP198 against the details from Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP198, 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.