SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP840
MBBTTWTP840 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP840 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 840 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | North Feng Shan |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 840 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 MBBTTWTP840?
MBBTTWTP840 is the SWIFT/BIC code of North Feng Shan, a unit of Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP840, 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 cheapest way to send money to Taiwan Business Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Taiwan Business Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of MBBTTWTP840 stand for?
MBBT is the institution code of Taiwan Business Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 840 is the code of the department North Feng Shan.
Can I use MBBTTWTP instead of MBBTTWTP840?
MBBTTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Business Bank, while MBBTTWTP840 is North Feng Shan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MBBTTWTP840 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.