SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP004
SINOTWTP004 belongs to Bank Sinopac in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SINOTWTP004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SINOTWTP |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | Bank Sinopac |
| Branch | Kaohsiung Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank Sinopac SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SINO 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.
- 004 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP004?
SINOTWTP004 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kaohsiung Branch, a unit of Bank Sinopac in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SINOTWTP004 stand for?
SINO is the bank code of Bank Sinopac, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 004 identifies the branch Kaohsiung Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sinopac in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sinopac?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sinopac?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP004, 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 happens if I enter SINOTWTP004 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SINOTWTP004 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.