SWIFT/BIC code TPBKTWTP440
TPBKTWTP440 belongs to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TPBKTWTP440 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TPBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 440 |
| Bank | Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Neihu Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TPBK 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.
- 440 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 TPBKTWTP440?
The code TPBKTWTP440 belongs to Neihu Branch, a unit of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in TPBKTWTP440 mean?
TPBK is the bank code of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 440 is the code of the branch Neihu Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TPBKTWTP440, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use TPBKTWTP instead of TPBKTWTP440?
TPBKTWTP points to the head office of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD, while TPBKTWTP440 points to Neihu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TPBKTWTP440.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.