SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP956
CCBCTWTP956 belongs to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCBCTWTP956 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 956 |
| Bank | Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Pei-Tainan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 956 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 branch is behind SWIFT code CCBCTWTP956?
CCBCTWTP956 identifies Pei-Tainan Branch, a unit of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CCBCTWTP956 stand for?
CCBC is the bank code of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 956 identifies the branch Pei-Tainan Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP956, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CCBCTWTP instead of CCBCTWTP956?
CCBCTWTP is the main office of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., while CCBCTWTP956 is Pei-Tainan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CCBCTWTP956.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.