SWIFT/BIC code LBOTTWTP005
LBOTTWTP005 belongs to Land Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LBOTTWTP005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LBOTTWTP |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Land Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Taipei Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Land Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LBOT 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.
- 005 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 is behind BIC LBOTTWTP005?
The code LBOTTWTP005 belongs to Taipei Branch, part of Land Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Land Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LBOTTWTP005, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in LBOTTWTP005 mean?
LBOT is the bank code of Land Bank of Taiwan, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 005 identifies the department Taipei Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Land Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use LBOTTWTP instead of LBOTTWTP005?
LBOTTWTP is the head office of Land Bank of Taiwan, while LBOTTWTP005 points to Taipei Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LBOTTWTP005 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Land Bank of Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.