Opening a bank account
Most banks in Taiwan open from 10am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Most banks offer services such as money deposit, money transfer, currency exchange, and online banking.
On-Campus Banks
| Location | Services | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hua Nan Bank | 1F of Department of Geography on Golden Rain Ave | Money deposit, money transfer, currency exchange, and online banking | Tel : +886 (0)2 2363 1478 Fax : +886 (0)2 2363 9657 |
| Chunghua Post Bank | 1F of Xiao-Fu Commissary and at the Gongguan MRT Station ( Exit 3 ) | NTU Branch Tel : +886 (0)2 2363 3435 Gongguan MRT Branch Tel : +886 (0)2 2368 8574 |
To open a bank account, you have to be there in person.
Please remember to bring：
- passport
- Alien Resident Certificate ( ARC; if you are ineligible to apply for one, please apply for ROC ID Number instead )
- NTU ID or Work Contract
- legal stamp ( if applicable )
- a minimum deposit of TWD 1,000
To close your bank account, bring your bank passbook, legal IDs and stamp ( if applicable ).
To apply for an ROC ID Number, please bring your passport and one photocopy of it and fill out an application form at the National Immigration Agency.
ATM Card
It is safe and convenient to deposit, withdraw, transfer money, and check balances at ATMs with an ATM card. If your ATM card is lost, please report to your bank immediately.
Tax
Foreigners who work or study in Taiwan are required to file an income tax return every year. The filing starts on May 01 and ends on May 31. Your tax rate will depend on how much you earn and how long your stay is.
Please refer to the website of National Taxation Bureau for the latest rates and regulations.
You can use your ARC to obtain your income tax information from local tax offices and pay your tax online.
Guidelines for paying your income tax can be found on the website of the National Taxation Bureau.
