United Taiwan Bank S.A. SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of United Taiwan Bank S.A.

UTWBBEBB and UTWBBEBBXXX are two ways of writing the same SWIFT/BIC code, and both lead to United Taiwan Bank S.A. in Brussels. A SWIFT code tells every bank in the chain which institution is meant to get the money, a bit like a postal address for banks. In daily life you mostly come across the code on invoices from abroad, in your banking app and in the bank details of United Taiwan Bank S.A. customers.

This page is meant to help people who sends money to an account at United Taiwan Bank S.A. and wants to get the details right. The BIC identifies a bank or branch, not a single account, which is why you always need the account number too.

Sending EUR to United Taiwan Bank S.A.

Most accounts at United Taiwan Bank S.A. are usually held in EUR, the national currency of Belgium. When you pay another currency gets converted somewhere along the way – by your bank, by United Taiwan Bank S.A. or by a bank in between. There is rarely a separate charge for that conversion – the cost sits in the rate.

Who does the conversion affects the final amount, since every bank sets its own rate. Sending the money already in EUR usually prevents a second conversion at the receiving end.

Rates for EUR change all the time – some services let you fix a rate in advance. On larger amounts, a small difference in the rate can be worth more than the fee.

Euro transfers to United Taiwan Bank S.A.: is a BIC needed?

Because Belgium is part of the SEPA zone, a euro payment to United Taiwan Bank S.A. from another SEPA country normally requires just an IBAN. Most banking apps no longer ask for the BIC in that case or fill it in for you.

For anything other than euros and from non-SEPA countries, UTWBBEBBXXX or UTWBBEBB is still required. A few banks and apps also show a field for the BIC; in that case, enter UTWBBEBB or UTWBBEBBXXX.

Euro payments within SEPA normally land by the next business day, and instant transfers in seconds where both banks support them. Fees for SEPA payments are generally low.

Getting paid from abroad into a United Taiwan Bank S.A. account

For an international payment into your account at United Taiwan Bank S.A., the person paying you needs more than the SWIFT code. Give them your name as the bank knows it, your account number or IBAN, SWIFT code UTWBBEBBXXX and your address.

Their bank might request the address of your bank; the head office in Brussels is usually fine. Check every detail before you share them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

Expect that the incoming amount is below what the sender paid. Fees for incoming transfers differ per bank. On invoices, it is common to agree who bears the costs to avoid a shortfall.

How long does an international transfer to United Taiwan Bank S.A. take?

There is no fixed delivery time for international payments: many arrive within a day, others take several business days. Bank holidays in either country add extra days. Sometimes a bank wants to know about the purpose of a payment before releasing it.

When a payment takes longer than expected, ask the sending bank about the tracking status so they can trace it along the chain. Keep the payment confirmation until the money has arrived – you will need it for any trace request.

The bank that sent the money can start an official trace. As a recipient, it helps to check your account for a slightly lower amount.

United Taiwan Bank S.A.: head office code versus branch codes

United Taiwan Bank S.A. uses 2 separate SWIFT/BIC codes across 1 locations. One of them is the head office code; the rest identify branches or departments.

In most cases you do not need to pick a branch: payments sent to UTWBBEBBXXX are routed within United Taiwan Bank S.A. without problems. When you receive a specific code, stick to it rather than swapping it with the head office code.

Unsure which code applies? Ask the recipient or the bank itself. Codes can change when banks reorganise.

What the XXX in UTWBBEBBXXX means

The structure of every SWIFT code never changes: a bank code of four letters, a two-letter country code and two for the location. Together, these eight characters make up UTWBBEBB.

Most payment forms accept both lengths. If a form requires eleven characters, use UTWBBEBBXXX; if it wants eight, use UTWBBEBB.

As a rule the code is written in capitals. A single character can send the money to another bank.

About this information

We collect bank codes from publicly available data and update our list from time to time. Institutions reorganise, change names and retire codes. Counts and locations are from our directory.

Before a payment that matters, confirm the code with United Taiwan Bank S.A. or the recipient. We are an independent comparison service and not affiliated with United Taiwan Bank S.A.. If you notice something that is out of date, we appreciate a short note via the contact page.

Verifying the SWIFT code of United Taiwan Bank S.A.

The most reliable place for the right code remains paperwork issued by the bank like a bank statement or the account page in online banking. Compare that code with UTWBBEBB on this page; if they differ, ask before you pay.

An incorrect BIC can cause delays, a payment being sent back or additional charges along the way. A mistake in the IBAN or account number is a bigger problem, because the money may be credited to someone else, so check that just as carefully.

Most online banking apps validate the format of an IBAN, but that does not prove the account belongs to the right person. More and more banks compare the name against the account before you confirm. When you pay someone new, many people send a small test amount.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Stay alert if a contact suddenly wants you to pay into another account or a bank in another country. The fact that UTWBBEBB exists does not mean that the account is legitimate; criminals use the codes of real banks too.

Verify changed bank details via a different channel, such as a phone number you already know, never via the email that asked for the change. Be suspicious of time pressure, unusual wording or a sender address that is slightly off. Already paid? Contact your bank without delay and ask them to start a recall; also report it to the police.

Recipients can be targeted as well: one known trick is an overpayment and then sends a request to send back the difference to another account. Wait until the money has really arrived and check with United Taiwan Bank S.A. if anything seems off.

What a transfer from United Taiwan Bank S.A. abroad really costs

What you pay for a payment abroad is made up of more than one component, and the transfer fee is only the most visible one. You pay the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes charges from correspondent banks along the way and, above all, the exchange rate markup if the currency changes.

Many banks do not list their exchange rate markup as a cost. Check the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate; the gap is what conversion costs you.

For a lot of currency pairs, a transfer service is less expensive than a traditional bank transfer – mostly thanks to the rate. Next time you send money, it is worth comparing what arrives on GoldexPay. You can always keep your account at United Taiwan Bank S.A. to fund the transfer; only the conversion and sending happen elsewhere.