SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP242
HNBKTWTP242 belongs to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HNBKTWTP242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HNBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Yang Mei Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 242 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP242?
HNBKTWTP242 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yang Mei Branch, part of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HNBKTWTP242 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HNBKTWTP242 against the details from Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. before you confirm.
What does each part of HNBKTWTP242 mean?
HNBK is the bank code of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 242 identifies the branch Yang Mei Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use HNBKTWTP instead of HNBKTWTP242?
HNBKTWTP points to the main office of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., while HNBKTWTP242 is Yang Mei Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HNBKTWTP242.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.