SWIFT/BIC code UTWBBEBBXXX
UTWBBEBBXXX belongs to United Taiwan Bank S.A. in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UTWBBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UTWBBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Taiwan Bank S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the United Taiwan Bank S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UTWB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC UTWBBEBBXXX?
The code UTWBBEBBXXX belongs to the main office of United Taiwan Bank S.A. in Brussels, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at United Taiwan Bank S.A..
What is the best way to send money to United Taiwan Bank S.A.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to United Taiwan Bank S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UTWBBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UTWBBEBBXXX.
What do the letters in UTWBBEBBXXX stand for?
UTWB is the bank code of United Taiwan Bank S.A., BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Is UTWBBEBB and UTWBBEBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UTWBBEBB is the 8-character version of UTWBBEBBXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach United Taiwan Bank S.A. in Brussels.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.