Managing your finances is a key step toward establishing daily life in Taiwan. This section provides information on bilingual banking services, opening bank accounts, applying for credit cards, and accessing financial services designed for international residents and professionals. You can also learn about local payment methods, electronic invoices, and other practical tools that make everyday transactions more convenient.
Banking Services
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Bilingual Domestic Banks
Bilingual Domestic Banks (Please see the attached file)
Compiled by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), this list provides bilingual service information for over 30 domestic banks, including service hotlines and English website links for each bank.
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State-Owned Bank Branch Locator
Bank of Taiwan (臺灣銀行) - See branches with Bilingual (En/Jp) marks
Land Bank of Taiwan (土地銀行) - See branches with En marks
Taiwan Cooperative Bank (合作金庫)- See branches with Bilingual marks
First Commercial Bank (第一銀行) - Select "Bilingual Branch" under "Branch Business Nature"
Hua Nan Commercial Bank (華南銀行)
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank (彰化銀行) - Select "Bilingual Branch"
Mega International Commercial Bank (兆豐銀行) - See branches with EN marks
Taiwan Business Bank (臺灣企銀) - Select "Bilingual" from the filter options
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One-Stop Financial Services for Foreign Residents
To improve the banking and credit card application services for international talents coming to Taiwan, the National Development Council (NDC) has selected 6 demonstration banks to assist foreign nationals in smoothly obtaining financial services.
These 6 bilingual financial service demonstration banks are:
CTBC Bank
E.SUN Bank
Taipei Fubon Bank
Taishin Bank
Mega Bank
First BankReservations for financial services can be made at 17 designated branch locations across Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.
Bank Accounts & Credit Cards
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Guide to Opening a Bank Account, Applying for a Credit Card, and Financial Services
Learn how to open a bank account, apply for a credit card, and use essential banking services in Taiwan.
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One-Stop Financial Services for Foreign Residents
To improve the banking and credit card application services for international talents coming to Taiwan, the National Development Council (NDC) has selected 6 demonstration banks to assist foreign nationals in smoothly obtaining financial services.
These 6 bilingual financial service demonstration banks are:
CTBC Bank
E.SUN Bank
Taipei Fubon Bank
Taishin Bank
Mega Bank
First BankReservations for financial services can be made at 17 designated branch locations across Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.
Payments & E-Invoices
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Guide to Payment Methods, Invoices, and Cloud-Based Carrier
Want to master paying like a local and winning cash prizes in Taiwan?
Check out this guide to Taiwan's payment systems to easily set up mobile payments, digital cloud carriers, and the unique receipt lottery system.
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Uniform-Invoice Winning Numbers
Check the latest winning numbers and see if your receipt is a winner.
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E-Invoice Setup and Usage (Ministry of Finance)
Register for an e-invoice carrier and store your receipts digitally.
