SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP015
ICBCTWTP015 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Chung-Shan Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 015 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 ICBCTWTP015?
ICBCTWTP015 identifies Chung-Shan Branch, a branch or department of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP015, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP015?
ICBCTWTP points to the head office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP015 is Chung-Shan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBCTWTP015.
What does each part of ICBCTWTP015 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 015 identifies the department Chung-Shan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.