Free directory of all 70 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in THAIWAN. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Taiwan's CIFS processes TWD in real time and underpins one of Asia's most advanced semiconductor-driven economies. Mega Bank, First Commercial Bank, Cathay United Bank, and CTBC (Chinatrust) are the primary SWIFT correspondents, processing massive trade flows from TSMC (the world's dominant chipmaker), electronics manufacturing, and petrochemical sectors. Taiwan's USD/TWD clearing runs through Mega Bank's New York branch, the primary USD settlement point for Taiwanese institutions.
| RTGS / Settlement System | CIFS (CBC Interbank Funds Transfer System) |
|---|---|
| Currency | TWD — New Taiwan Dollar |
| Central Bank | Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) — CBC |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 1–2 days (Asia); 2–5 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Taiwan within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Taiwan processes large-value interbank settlements through CIFS. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is TWD — New Taiwan Dollar. Foreign-currency wires are converted at the receiving bank's prevailing rate unless a specific currency account is held at the beneficiary institution.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 70