SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP290
MBBTTWTP290 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP290 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 290 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | Yang Mei |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Taiwan Business Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBBT 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.
- 290 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 is behind SWIFT code MBBTTWTP290?
The code MBBTTWTP290 belongs to Yang Mei, a unit of Taiwan Business Bank in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP290, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Business Bank in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use MBBTTWTP instead of MBBTTWTP290?
MBBTTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Business Bank, while MBBTTWTP290 points to Yang Mei. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MBBTTWTP290 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MBBTTWTP290 stand for?
MBBT is the institution code of Taiwan Business Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 290 is the code of the department Yang Mei.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taiwan Business Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.