SWIFT/BIC code SINOTWTP018
SINOTWTP018 belongs to Bank Sinopac in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SINOTWTP018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SINOTWTP |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Bank Sinopac |
| Branch | Hsinchu Branch |
| City | Hsinchu |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 018 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 BIC SINOTWTP018?
SINOTWTP018 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hsinchu Branch, a unit of Bank Sinopac in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank Sinopac got other 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 SINOTWTP018 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 018 is the code of the department Hsinchu Branch.
Can I use SINOTWTP instead of SINOTWTP018?
SINOTWTP points to the main office of Bank Sinopac, while SINOTWTP018 is Hsinchu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SINOTWTP018.
What happens if I use SINOTWTP018 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SINOTWTP018 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sinopac in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.