SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP037
ICBCTWTP037 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 037 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | North-Taichung Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 037 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 branch is behind BIC ICBCTWTP037?
The code ICBCTWTP037 belongs to North-Taichung Branch, a unit of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP037, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in ICBCTWTP037 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 037 identifies the department North-Taichung Branch.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP037?
ICBCTWTP is the head office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP037 is North-Taichung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ICBCTWTP037.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.