SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP012
ICBCTWTP012 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | San-Chung Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 012 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 uses BIC ICBCTWTP012?
ICBCTWTP012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of San-Chung Branch, a unit of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP012?
ICBCTWTP points to the main office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP012 points to San-Chung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ICBCTWTP012 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP012, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ICBCTWTP012 stand for?
ICBC is the bank code of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 012 identifies the department San-Chung Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.