SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP013
SINOTWTP013 belongs to Bank Sinopac in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SINOTWTP013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SINOTWTP |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Bank Sinopac |
| Branch | Tainan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 013 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 SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP013?
The code SINOTWTP013 belongs to Tainan Branch, a branch or department of Bank Sinopac in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sinopac?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SINOTWTP013 mean?
SINO is the bank code of Bank Sinopac, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 013 identifies the branch Tainan Branch.
Can I use SINOTWTP instead of SINOTWTP013?
SINOTWTP is the head office of Bank Sinopac, while SINOTWTP013 is Tainan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SINOTWTP013 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sinopac?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank Sinopac got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sinopac in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.