SWIFT/BIC code FCBKTWTPOBU
FCBKTWTPOBU belongs to First Commercial Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCBKTWTPOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCBKTWTP |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | First Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the First Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- OBU 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 code FCBKTWTPOBU?
FCBKTWTPOBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Offshore Banking Branch, a unit of First Commercial Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to First Commercial Bank in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at First Commercial Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCBKTWTPOBU, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of FCBKTWTPOBU mean?
FCBK is the institution code of First Commercial Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and OBU is the code of the department Offshore Banking Branch.
How long does a transfer to First Commercial Bank take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does First Commercial Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for First Commercial Bank 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.