SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP013
ICBCTWTP013 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Hsin-Hsing Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 013 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 BIC ICBCTWTP013?
ICBCTWTP013 identifies Hsin-Hsing Branch, a unit of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in ICBCTWTP013 mean?
ICBC is the institution code of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 013 identifies the branch Hsin-Hsing Branch.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP013?
ICBCTWTP points to the head office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP013 is Hsin-Hsing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBCTWTP013.
What happens if I enter ICBCTWTP013 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ICBCTWTP013 against the details from Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP013, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.