SWIFT/BIC code HSBCTWTPOBU
HSBCTWTPOBU belongs to HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCTWTPOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCTWTP |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited |
| Branch | Obu Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC 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.
- OBU 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 BIC HSBCTWTPOBU?
The code HSBCTWTPOBU belongs to Obu Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HSBCTWTPOBU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCTWTPOBU with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCTWTPOBU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of HSBCTWTPOBU stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and OBU is the code of the department Obu Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.