SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP819
CCBCTWTP819 belongs to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCBCTWTP819 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 819 |
| Bank | Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Chanchen Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 819 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP819?
CCBCTWTP819 identifies Chanchen Branch, a unit of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Kaohsiung, 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 CCBCTWTP819, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in CCBCTWTP819 mean?
CCBC is the institution code of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 819 is the code of the department Chanchen Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CCBCTWTP instead of CCBCTWTP819?
CCBCTWTP points to the main office of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., while CCBCTWTP819 points to Chanchen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CCBCTWTP819 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.