SWIFT/BIC code TNBBTWTN004
TNBBTWTN004 belongs to King's Town Bank in Chiayi, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TNBBTWTN004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TNBBTWTN |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | King's Town Bank |
| Branch | Chia-Yi Branch |
| City | Chiayi |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the King's Town Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TNBB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TN Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 004 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 TNBBTWTN004?
TNBBTWTN004 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chia-Yi Branch, a unit of King's Town Bank in Chiayi, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to King's Town Bank in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to King's Town Bank in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at King's Town Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TNBBTWTN004, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use TNBBTWTN instead of TNBBTWTN004?
TNBBTWTN is the main office of King's Town Bank, while TNBBTWTN004 points to Chia-Yi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use TNBBTWTN004 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in TNBBTWTN004 stand for?
TNBB is the bank code of King's Town Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TN is the code for the city or region and 004 is the code of the department Chia-Yi Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.