SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP049
ICBCTWTP049 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Keelung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP049 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 049 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Keelung Branch |
| City | Keelung |
| 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.
- 049 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 SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP049?
ICBCTWTP049 identifies Keelung Branch, part of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Keelung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP049, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP049?
ICBCTWTP is the head office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP049 is Keelung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ICBCTWTP049 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ICBCTWTP049 stand for?
ICBC is the bank 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 049 is the code of the department Keelung Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.