SWIFT/BIC code UBOTTWTP008
UBOTTWTP008 belongs to Union Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBOTTWTP008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBOTTWTP |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Union Bank of Taiwan |
| Branch | Trust Department |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Union Bank of Taiwan SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBOT 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.
- 008 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 SWIFT code UBOTTWTP008?
The code UBOTTWTP008 belongs to Trust Department, a branch or department of Union Bank of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UBOTTWTP008 stand for?
UBOT is the institution code of Union Bank of Taiwan, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 008 is the code of the branch Trust Department.
Can I use UBOTTWTP instead of UBOTTWTP008?
UBOTTWTP is the main office of Union Bank of Taiwan, while UBOTTWTP008 is Trust Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBOTTWTP008.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Union Bank of Taiwan?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UBOTTWTP008, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use UBOTTWTP008 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBOTTWTP008 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Union Bank of Taiwan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Union Bank of Taiwan in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Union Bank of Taiwan.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.