BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch

The 8-character code BNPATWTP and the 11-character code BNPATWTPXXX refer to one and the same institution: BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch in Taipei, Taiwan. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses these codes to route payments between countries to the correct institution. In daily life you usually come across it on invoices from abroad, in payment forms and on the account details that BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch provides.

This page is meant to help people who sends money to an account at BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch and wants to get the details right. The SWIFT code on its own cannot identify an individual account holder; for that you need the account number or IBAN is for.

Before you send: check the BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch code

The best place to find the right code is a document from the bank itself, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. Compare that code against BNPATWTP here and ask if anything does not match.

Errors in the SWIFT code tend to be annoying more than fatal – usually the money comes back, minus fees and time lost. An error in the account number is more serious because it can reach the wrong person.

An automatic check in your banking app merely tells you that the IBAN exists, not that it is the right account. If your bank offers it, a payee name check before sending gives extra certainty. For a first payment, some people start with a small test amount.

About this information

The codes on this page are taken from public sources that we update regularly. Institutions merge, change names and retire codes. Figures such as the number of codes are from our directory and are not confirmed by BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch.

Treat our data as a reference, not as the final word – the bank details from the recipient are leading. GoldexPay is an independent comparison site for money transfers and not affiliated with BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch. Spotted outdated information? Tell us through the contact page and we will look into it.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Fraudsters regularly send fake invoices with new bank details sent from what looks like a familiar address. That BNPATWTP is a real code is no guarantee that a request mentioning it is genuine.

Always verify changed bank details by phone, using a number you already had. Be suspicious of urgent requests, unusual wording or an email address that differs by one letter. When a payment has already gone to the wrong account, call your bank right away.

Recipients can be targeted as well: a classic trick is a buyer who pays too much and then sends a request to send back the difference abroad. A payment confirmation from the sender is no proof; only your own account shows what has arrived.

Paying someone abroad from your BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch account

What you pay for a payment abroad has more than one component, and the transfer fee is only the most visible one. On top of the transfer fee, banks in between may deduct a fee, and when the money changes currency the bank often applies a rate that is less favourable than the real market rate.

Most of the cost usually sits in the exchange rate: many banks convert at a rate with a margin built in. Compare their rate against the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites; the gap is what conversion costs you.

Specialised transfer providers often offer rates closer to the mid-market rate. GoldexPay compares transfer providers next to each other so you can see what actually arrives for the same amount sent. You can always use your account at BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch as the source of the money.

Incoming international payments to BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch

If you are waiting for a payment from another country, give the sender a complete set of details. In practice that means: your full name exactly as it appears on the account, your account number or IBAN, the SWIFT/BIC code BNPATWTPXXX and usually your postal address.

You can add BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch and Taipei as well. A mistake in the IBAN is harder to fix than it looks; copy them from your banking app rather than typing.

Money from abroad will not always arrive in full. Fees for incoming transfers differ from bank to bank – the price list of BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch tells you what applies. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees.

Why BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch has an 8- and an 11-character code

Each SWIFT/BIC code starts with an 8-character core: four letters for the bank, a two-letter country code and two characters for the location. That gives you BNPATWTP, the short form of the code.

XXX at the end of BNPATWTPXXX does not stand for a placeholder or a mistake: it indicates the main office of BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch. Some forms ask for 11 characters, and then you simply add XXX after BNPATWTP.

Enter the code in one piece, in capitals and without separators. Look out for the letter O and the digit 0 or the letter I and the digit 1.

How long does an international transfer to BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch take?

An international transfer usually takes anywhere from one to several business days – it depends on currency, route and the banks in between. Bank holidays in the sending or receiving country can add extra days to the journey. Sometimes a bank asks what the payment is for.

A growing number of banks use SWIFT gpi. Each payment carries a unique reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Specialist transfer services usually provide tracking online so you can see how far the payment has got.

If the money does not arrive within the expected time, the person who paid should contact the bank that sent it, not the receiving bank. As a recipient, you can check your account for a partial amount because fees can reduce the amount.

Which of the 3 codes of BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch do you need?

Our directory lists 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch, spread over 2 locations. Next to the head office code BNPATWTPXXX, you will find codes for branches, departments or specific services.

Usually you do not need to look up a branch: transfers sent to BNPATWTPXXX reach BNP Paribas, Taipei Branch correctly. Only use a branch code when the recipient gives you that exact code, for example on an invoice or in their bank details.

The safest approach is to copy the code straight from the account holder’s statement. Codes for branches are more prone to be retired than the head office code.