SWIFT/BIC code ICBCTWTP240
ICBCTWTP240 belongs to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBCTWTP240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBCTWTP |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Hengyang Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 240 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 ICBCTWTP240?
ICBCTWTP240 identifies Hengyang Branch, a unit of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ICBCTWTP instead of ICBCTWTP240?
ICBCTWTP points to the head office of Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while ICBCTWTP240 is Hengyang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ICBCTWTP240 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ICBCTWTP240 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ICBCTWTP240 against the details from Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Mega International Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in ICBCTWTP240 stand for?
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 240 is the code of the department Hengyang Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.