SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP016
ICBCTWTP016 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Kepz Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 016 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 ICBCTWTP016?
ICBCTWTP016 identifies Kepz Branch, part of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, 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?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP016, 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 is the best way to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP016?
ICBCTWTP points to the main office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP016 points to Kepz Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ICBCTWTP016 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ICBCTWTP016 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ICBCTWTP016 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.