SWIFT/BIC code TPBKTWTP480
TPBKTWTP480 belongs to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TPBKTWTP480 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TPBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 480 |
| Bank | Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Hoping Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 480 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/BIC code TPBKTWTP480?
TPBKTWTP480 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hoping Branch, part of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use TPBKTWTP480 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check TPBKTWTP480 against the details from Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TPBKTWTP480, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in TPBKTWTP480 mean?
TPBK is the bank code of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 480 is the code of the department Hoping Branch.
Can I use TPBKTWTP instead of TPBKTWTP480?
TPBKTWTP is the head office of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD, while TPBKTWTP480 points to Hoping Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use TPBKTWTP480 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.