Far Eastern International Bank SWIFT/BIC code

Far Eastern International Bank SWIFT code: FEINTWTP

Whether a recipient gives you FEINTWTP or FEINTWTPXXX, you are looking at the identical identifier for Far Eastern International Bank in Taiwan. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses these codes to route international transfers to the right institution. In practice you mostly see the code on international invoices, in your banking app and on the account details of Far Eastern International Bank customers.

Below we go through the practical questions: receiving money at Far Eastern International Bank, sending money abroad and how to check a SWIFT code before you hit send. Remember that the SWIFT code just identifies the bank, not the account: the IBAN or account number takes care of that.

About this information

The details here are taken from public sources. Banks merge, close branches and change codes, and a directory never catches every change immediately. The number of codes on this page reflect our own data.

Treat our data as a starting point, rather than as the final word: the recipient’s bank details come first. We are an independent comparison service and not affiliated with Far Eastern International Bank. Spotted outdated information? Tell us via our contact form and we will look into it.

Tracking a transfer to or from Far Eastern International Bank

An international transfer typically needs one to a few business days, depending on the currency, the route and the banks involved. Transfers sent late in the day or just before weekends and holidays usually start the next business day. Extra checks by one of the banks can also add some delay.

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

The bank that sent the money can request a trace. On the receiving end, you can look at your statements for a slightly lower amount because fees can reduce the amount.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Criminals often use fake invoices containing new bank details sent from what looks like a familiar address. That FEINTWTP is a real code does not mean that a request mentioning it is genuine.

Do not trust contact details in the same message that contains the new account. Pressure or secrecy tend to be warning signs. Acted too fast? Call the bank you paid from straight away and have them try to recall the payment and report the fraud.

Scams can also work the other way: someone claims to have sent too much and asks you to return the extra to a new account. A screenshot of a transfer is no proof.

What a transfer from Far Eastern International Bank abroad really costs

When you send money to another country through Far Eastern International Bank, the fee you see is only part of the cost. On top of the transfer fee, banks in between may take a cut, and when the money changes currency, the bank usually uses a rate below the actual market rate.

The real cost is often in the rate, rather than in the fee: many banks convert at a rate with a margin built in. A simple test: put the bank’s rate against the mid-market rate and work out the difference on your amount.

Money transfer services frequently use rates closer to the mid-market rate. GoldexPay lists these services side by side so you can see what actually arrives for the same amount sent. Using a transfer service does not mean leaving Far Eastern International Bank: you simply pay the service from your account.

Incoming international payments to Far Eastern International Bank

Someone abroad who wants to pay you will ask for a few details from you – incomplete details often cause delays. That means: your name exactly as it appears on the account, your account number or IBAN, the SWIFT/BIC code FEINTWTPXXX (or FEINTWTP) and sometimes your postal address.

The sender’s bank may request the bank address of Far Eastern International Bank. Check every detail before you send them.

Expect that the amount credited is smaller than the amount on the sender’s receipt. Correspondent banks can take a fee, and if the currency changes, a markup on the rate applies. Agree with the sender who covers the fees.

Choosing between the 15 SWIFT codes of Far Eastern International Bank

We have 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Far Eastern International Bank in 4 cities. Besides the head office code FEINTWTPXXX, there are codes for branches, departments or specific services.

Unless the recipient tells you otherwise, use FEINTWTPXXX or its short form FEINTWTP. A branch code only makes sense when the account holder explicitly asks for it.

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

Before you send: check the Far Eastern International Bank code

The safest source for a SWIFT code is the bank details provided by the recipient: an invoice, a bank statement or their online banking. When the code you were given differs from FEINTWTP or FEINTWTPXXX, do not guess.

A wrong SWIFT code may lead to delays, a payment being sent back or extra fees for investigation. Remember the IBAN: a mistake there can be harder to undo than a wrong code.

An automatic check by your bank only tells you that the IBAN is valid – not that it belongs to the person you mean to pay. More and more banks check the payee name with the account; take any warning seriously. For a first payment, many people send a small amount first.

FEINTWTP or FEINTWTPXXX – which one to use?

Each SWIFT/BIC code has an 8-character core: a four-letter bank code, a two-letter country code and two characters for the location. Together, these eight characters make up FEINTWTP.

Most banks and apps accept both lengths. If a form asks for eleven characters, enter FEINTWTPXXX, otherwise FEINTWTP is fine.

Enter the code as one block, in capitals and without separators. Watch for O versus 0 or the letter I and the digit 1.