SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP244
HNBKTWTP244 belongs to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HNBKTWTP244 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HNBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 244 |
| Bank | Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Pei-Taoyuan Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 244 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 HNBKTWTP244?
HNBKTWTP244 identifies Pei-Taoyuan Branch, a branch or department of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HNBKTWTP244 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 244 identifies the branch Pei-Taoyuan Branch.
What happens if I enter HNBKTWTP244 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HNBKTWTP244 against the details from Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD. before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HNBKTWTP244, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use HNBKTWTP instead of HNBKTWTP244?
HNBKTWTP is the main office of Hua Nan Commercial Bank, LTD., while HNBKTWTP244 is Pei-Taoyuan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HNBKTWTP244 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.