SWIFT/BIC code TPBKTWTP705
TPBKTWTP705 belongs to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TPBKTWTP705 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TPBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 705 |
| Bank | Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD |
| Branch | Kaohsiung Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 705 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 TPBKTWTP705?
TPBKTWTP705 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kaohsiung Branch, a unit of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TPBKTWTP705, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter TPBKTWTP705 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check TPBKTWTP705 against the details from Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD before you confirm.
Can I use TPBKTWTP instead of TPBKTWTP705?
TPBKTWTP points to the main office of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD, while TPBKTWTP705 points to Kaohsiung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TPBKTWTP705.
What is the best way to send money to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.