SWIFT/BIC code TACBTWTP527
TACBTWTP527 belongs to Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TACBTWTP527 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TACBTWTP |
| Branch code | 527 |
| Bank | Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD |
| Branch | Shihcyuan Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TACB 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.
- 527 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 branch uses SWIFT code TACBTWTP527?
TACBTWTP527 identifies Shihcyuan Branch, a unit of Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in TACBTWTP527 mean?
TACB is the bank code of Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 527 is the code of the department Shihcyuan Branch.
What happens if I use TACBTWTP527 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check TACBTWTP527 against the details from Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use TACBTWTP instead of TACBTWTP527?
TACBTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD, while TACBTWTP527 is Shihcyuan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TACBTWTP527.
How long does a transfer to Taiwan Cooperative Bank LTD take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.