SWIFT/BIC code TAIPNL21XXX
TAIPNL21XXX belongs to Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TAIPNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TAIPNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TAIP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 TAIPNL21XXX?
The code TAIPNL21XXX belongs to the main office of Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – TAIPNL21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. in Netherlands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in TAIPNL21XXX mean?
TAIP is the institution code of Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V., NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need TAIPNL21XXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need TAIPNL21XXX.
Is TAIPNL21 and TAIPNL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. TAIPNL21 is the short version of TAIPNL21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Taiwan (Europe) N.V. in Amsterdam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.