SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP881
MBBTTWTP881 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP881 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 881 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | Ta Fa |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| 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.
- 881 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 bank uses BIC MBBTTWTP881?
The code MBBTTWTP881 belongs to Ta Fa, a branch or department of Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taiwan Business Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP881, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MBBTTWTP881 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 881 is the code of the department Ta Fa.
Can I use MBBTTWTP instead of MBBTTWTP881?
MBBTTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Business Bank, while MBBTTWTP881 points to Ta Fa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MBBTTWTP881 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Taiwan Business Bank take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.