SWIFT/BIC code CCBCTWTP963
CCBCTWTP963 belongs to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCBCTWTP963 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 963 |
| Bank | Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Chienhsing Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 963 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 uses BIC CCBCTWTP963?
The code CCBCTWTP963 belongs to Chienhsing Branch, a branch or department of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CCBCTWTP963 stand for?
CCBC is the institution code of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 963 identifies the department Chienhsing Branch.
What happens if I enter CCBCTWTP963 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CCBCTWTP963 against the details from Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CCBCTWTP instead of CCBCTWTP963?
CCBCTWTP points to the main office of Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD., while CCBCTWTP963 points to Chienhsing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CCBCTWTP963 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Chang Hwa Commercial Bank LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.