SWIFT/BIC code WATSTWT1XXX
WATSTWT1XXX belongs to Wan Tai Securities Co LTD in Chiayi, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WATSTWT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WATSTWT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wan Tai Securities Co LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Chiayi |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Wan Tai Securities Co LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 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 uses BIC WATSTWT1XXX?
WATSTWT1XXX identifies the headquarters of Wan Tai Securities Co LTD in Chiayi, Taiwan. It is the code to use when a payment to Wan Tai Securities Co LTD does not need a specific branch.
Are WATSTWT1 and WATSTWT1XXX the same code?
Yes. WATSTWT1 is the 8-character version of WATSTWT1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Wan Tai Securities Co LTD in Chiayi.
What does each part of WATSTWT1XXX stand for?
WATS is the institution code of Wan Tai Securities Co LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Wan Tai Securities Co LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WATSTWT1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Wan Tai Securities Co LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WATSTWT1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Wan Tai Securities Co LTD in Taiwan, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Wan Tai Securities Co LTD?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.