SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP596
CCBCTWTP596 belongs to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCBCTWTP596 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 596 |
| Bank | Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Tatu Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CCBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 596 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC CCBCTWTP596?
CCBCTWTP596 identifies Tatu Branch, a unit of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP596, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CCBCTWTP instead of CCBCTWTP596?
CCBCTWTP is the head office of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., while CCBCTWTP596 points to Tatu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CCBCTWTP596.
What does each part of CCBCTWTP596 mean?
CCBC is the institution code of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 596 identifies the branch Tatu Branch.
How long does a transfer to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 188 SWIFT/BIC codes for Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.