SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP491
MBBTTWTP491 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP491 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 491 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | Min-Chen Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Taiwan Business Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 491 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 MBBTTWTP491?
The code MBBTTWTP491 belongs to Min-Chen Branch, a unit of Taiwan Business Bank in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MBBTTWTP491 mean?
MBBT is the institution code of Taiwan Business Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 491 identifies the branch Min-Chen Branch.
What happens if I enter MBBTTWTP491 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MBBTTWTP491 against the details from Taiwan Business Bank before you confirm.
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 the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP491, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MBBTTWTP instead of MBBTTWTP491?
MBBTTWTP is the head office of Taiwan Business Bank, while MBBTTWTP491 points to Min-Chen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MBBTTWTP491.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.