SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP851
MBBTTWTP851 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP851 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 851 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | North Kaohsiung |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| 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.
- 851 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 SWIFT code MBBTTWTP851?
MBBTTWTP851 identifies North Kaohsiung, a branch or department of Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MBBTTWTP851 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MBBTTWTP851 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Business Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP851, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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 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.
What do the letters in MBBTTWTP851 mean?
MBBT is the bank code of Taiwan Business Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 851 is the code of the branch North Kaohsiung.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.