SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP009
SINOTWTP009 belongs to Bank Sinopac in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SINOTWTP009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SINOTWTP |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Bank Sinopac |
| Branch | Hsinyi Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank Sinopac SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 009 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 SWIFT code SINOTWTP009?
SINOTWTP009 identifies Hsinyi Branch, a unit of Bank Sinopac in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank Sinopac got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sinopac in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SINOTWTP009 mean?
SINO is the bank code of Bank Sinopac, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 009 identifies the branch Hsinyi Branch.
Can I use SINOTWTP instead of SINOTWTP009?
SINOTWTP points to the head office of Bank Sinopac, while SINOTWTP009 points to Hsinyi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SINOTWTP009.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sinopac?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP009, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use SINOTWTP009 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SINOTWTP009 against the details from Bank Sinopac before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.