SWIFT/BIC code SBOSTWTPXXX
SBOSTWTPXXX belongs to State Street Bank and Trust Company in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBOSTWTPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBOSTWTP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the State Street Bank and Trust Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBOS 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC SBOSTWTPXXX?
The code SBOSTWTPXXX belongs to the main office of State Street Bank and Trust Company in Taipei, Taiwan. Use it when a payment to State Street Bank and Trust Company does not need a specific branch.
Does State Street Bank and Trust Company have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBOSTWTPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for State Street Bank and Trust Company in Taiwan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in SBOSTWTPXXX mean?
SBOS is the bank code of State Street Bank and Trust Company, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Street Bank and Trust Company?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBOSTWTPXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to State Street Bank and Trust Company?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are SBOSTWTP and SBOSTWTPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SBOSTWTP is the short version of SBOSTWTPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to State Street Bank and Trust Company in Taipei.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.