SWIFT/BIC code LBOTTWTP059
LBOTTWTP059 belongs to Land Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LBOTTWTP059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LBOTTWTP |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Land Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Chung Cheng Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 059 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 LBOTTWTP059?
LBOTTWTP059 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chung Cheng Branch, a branch or department of Land Bank of Taiwan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LBOTTWTP059 stand for?
LBOT is the bank code of Land Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 059 is the code of the branch Chung Cheng Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Land Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LBOTTWTP059, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Land Bank of Taiwan take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use LBOTTWTP instead of LBOTTWTP059?
LBOTTWTP points to the head office of Land Bank of Taiwan, while LBOTTWTP059 points to Chung Cheng Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LBOTTWTP059 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Land Bank of Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.