Living in Taiwan, explained properly.
ARC, banking, health insurance, tax and housing — written for people who actually have to do it, and sourced from the published rules.
Sending Money from Taiwan to Another Country: What You Need and How It Works
How to make a bank transfer from Taiwan to another country as a foreign resident — what you need, the counter vs online routes, the requirements banks ask for, and what to confirm before you send.
taiwan bank transfer abroad — Read guideWhat's in this guide
- A bank wire transfer is the standard way to send money abroad from Taiwan: you give your bank the recipient's SWIFT/BIC code, account number and bank details, plus the purpose of the transfer.
- You will need your bank account, ARC and passport; banks apply foreign-exchange and anti-money-laundering checks, so large or frequent transfers draw more scrutiny.
- Fees and exchange-rate markups vary by bank — confirm the total cost with your bank before sending, and keep the receipt for your records.
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