How can I get paid from abroad in Taipei?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to TWD and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to TWD?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in Taiwan. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Taipei?

Providers serving customers in Taiwan fall under Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), Executive Yuan. Banks are licensed by the FSC, and electronic payment institutions must obtain an FSC licence under the Act Governing Electronic Payment Institutions. Confirm the licence type before using a digital wallet or payment provider.

Who uses global payment accounts in Taipei?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Taipei use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Taipei: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Taipei, Taiwan get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into TWD (New Taiwan dollar). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Taipei.

Currency in Taiwan: TWD · New Taiwan dollar
Regulator in Taiwan: Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), Executive Yuan(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Taiwan: Taiwanese bank account numbers are bank-specific, typically 12 to 16 digits, and transfers also ask for a 3-digit bank code (a 7-digit code for the post office); Taiwan does not participate in the international IBAN scheme.
Payments in Taiwan: The Financial Information Service Co. (FISC) operates the interbank ATM and remittance network that links all Taiwanese banks; the government's Cross-Bank remittance system lets customers transfer between banks using bank code plus account number.

Before you sign up in Taipei

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to TWD (New Taiwan dollar), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Taiwan.

Sources: FSC: banking and e-payment regulation · Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

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