SWIFT/BIC code FCBKTWTP601
FCBKTWTP601 belongs to First Commercial Bank in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCBKTWTP601 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCBKTWTP |
| Branch code | 601 |
| Bank | First Commercial Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the First Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCBK 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.
- 601 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 BIC FCBKTWTP601?
The code FCBKTWTP601 belongs to First Commercial Bank, part of First Commercial Bank in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in FCBKTWTP601 stand for?
FCBK is the institution code of First Commercial Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 601 identifies the department First Commercial Bank.
Has First Commercial Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for First Commercial Bank in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to First Commercial Bank take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at First Commercial Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FCBKTWTP601, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use FCBKTWTP instead of FCBKTWTP601?
FCBKTWTP is the main office of First Commercial Bank, while FCBKTWTP601 is First Commercial Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FCBKTWTP601.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.