Best Way to Send Money from Belgium to Taiwan
Because banks shouldn't hide your money in spreads.
We expose the real cost of every transfer — the spread, the fees, the delivery time — and rank providers by what actually lands in your recipient's account. No sponsored ordering. Ever.
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vs Traditional Banks
You save up to TWD 2695
on a EUR 900 transfer
Wise
BEST RATEBank of America
+5% markup + $35 wire fee
Wells Fargo
+4.5% markup + $25 wire fee
Sending euros from Belgium to Taiwanese dollars doesn't have to be expensive. By choosing a digital provider over your bank and timing your transfer well, you can save 3-8% on exchange rates while delivering funds directly to major Taiwanese banks within hours.
In Taiwan, recipients can access funds directly at Bank of Taiwan, the country's largest financial institution. By using Wise instead of a traditional bank wire, your recipient gets approximately 1,530 TWD more on a $1,000 transfer — because digital providers pass the real exchange rate directly. Worth knowing about the local currency: Taiwan's NT$1,000 dollar note features children at play, symbolising the island's commitment to education and future generations.
Our verdict: Use a digital provider like Wise or Revolut and choose economy delivery for non-urgent transfers to maximize your savings on the EUR to TWD route.
Step 1: Understand the EUR to TWD Corridor
Before you initiate a transfer, take a moment to understand who uses this route. The Belgium-to-Taiwan corridor is typically used by Belgian businesses paying Taiwanese suppliers (especially in electronics and semiconductors), expats sending support to family, students paying tuition at universities like NTU, and freelancers receiving payment from European clients. Knowing your category helps you pick the right provider — frequent senders benefit from membership tiers, while one-time senders should focus on the lowest fee for the specific amount.
Step 2: Spot the Hidden Costs Before You Pay
The single most important step is learning to read the true cost of a transfer. Providers advertise "zero fees" or "low fees," but the real cost hides in the exchange rate markup. Open two tabs: one with Google's mid-market EUR/TWD rate, and another with your provider's quote. Subtract the difference and multiply by the amount you're sending — that's your hidden cost. Add the flat fee on top to see what you'll truly pay.
Banks in Belgium (KBC, BNP Paribas Fortis, Belfius, ING) typically apply a 3-8% markup on top of the mid-market rate, plus a SWIFT fee of EUR 15-40, plus possible intermediary bank charges that can deduct another EUR 10-25 from the amount your recipient receives. For a EUR 2,000 transfer, that hidden cost can easily exceed EUR 100.
Step 3: Choose a Digital Provider Over Your Bank
Skip your bank and go directly to a specialist. Digital providers like Wise, Remitly, Revolut, and WorldRemit consistently beat banks by 3-8% because they use the real mid-market rate and charge a small, transparent fee instead of hiding their margin. Wise is generally the cheapest for transparent transfers, Revolut is excellent if you already hold a EUR account on the platform, Remitly offers strong promotional rates for first-time senders, and WorldRemit provides flexible delivery options.
Most of these providers can deliver directly to accounts at Taiwan's two largest receiving banks — CTBC Bank and Taipei Fubon Bank — as well as smaller institutions like E.SUN, Cathay United, and Mega International. Confirm your recipient's bank is supported before you commit.
Step 4: Pick Your Transfer Speed
Decide whether you need instant or economy delivery. Instant transfers (under one hour, sometimes minutes) are ideal for emergencies, deposits with deadlines, or paying bills due that day — but you'll usually pay a higher fee. Economy transfers, taking 1-2 business days, can be 30-50% cheaper for the same amount. For routine transfers like rent or family support, schedule them ahead of time and choose economy. For surprise needs, pay for speed.
Step 5: Know the Regulatory Landscape
Standard banking regulations apply for sending from Belgium to Taiwan, so you won't face unusual paperwork on the European side. On the receiving end, Taiwan's central bank (CBC) limits inbound remittances over NTD 500,000 without supporting documentation — most everyday transfers fall well below this threshold, so personal remittances and small business payments rarely require additional paperwork. If you're sending larger sums (such as for property, tuition payments above the threshold, or business invoices), have your recipient prepare an invoice, contract, or admission letter to present to their Taiwanese bank.
Step 6: Gather What You Need
- Your recipient's full legal name (exactly as it appears on their bank account)
- Their Taiwanese bank account number and the bank's SWIFT/BIC code
- The recipient's address and phone number
- Your government-issued ID and proof of address (for KYC verification)
- A funded EUR account or debit card to pay for the transfer
Step 7: Time Your Transfer Wisely
Exchange rates fluctuate daily. Avoid transferring during major European or Asian market holidays, when liquidity is thin and spreads widen. The best window is typically Tuesday to Thursday during overlapping European-Asian market hours (early morning Brussels time). Set up rate alerts on Wise or Revolut so you're notified when EUR/TWD hits a target you've defined — even a 1% improvement on a EUR 5,000 transfer is EUR 50 saved.
Step 8: Test Small, Then Scale
For your first transfer with any new provider, send a small test amount (EUR 50-100) to verify the recipient's details work correctly and to time the actual delivery. Once confirmed, send your full amount. For recurring transfers, batching one larger payment per month rather than several small ones reduces total fees significantly.