SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP003
ICBCTWTP003 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Nantze Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBC 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.
- 003 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 bank is behind SWIFT code ICBCTWTP003?
ICBCTWTP003 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nantze Branch, a branch or department of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP003, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ICBCTWTP003 mean?
ICBC is the institution code of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 003 identifies the branch Nantze Branch.
How long does a transfer to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP003?
ICBCTWTP points to the head office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP003 is Nantze Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBCTWTP003.
What happens if I use ICBCTWTP003 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ICBCTWTP003 against the details from Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.