SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP480
MBBTTWTP480 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP480 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 480 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | Ta Chia |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Taiwan Business Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 480 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 MBBTTWTP480?
MBBTTWTP480 identifies Ta Chia, a branch or department of Taiwan Business Bank in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of MBBTTWTP480 mean?
MBBT is the institution code of Taiwan Business Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 480 is the code of the department Ta Chia.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Business Bank in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use MBBTTWTP instead of MBBTTWTP480?
MBBTTWTP is the main office of Taiwan Business Bank, while MBBTTWTP480 points to Ta Chia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MBBTTWTP480.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP480, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Taiwan Business Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers 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.