SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP891
MBBTTWTP891 belongs to Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBTTWTP891 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBTTWTP |
| Branch code | 891 |
| Bank | Taiwan Business Bank |
| Branch | Xiao Gang |
| 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.
- 891 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 SWIFT code MBBTTWTP891?
The code MBBTTWTP891 belongs to Xiao Gang, part of Taiwan Business Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Business Bank in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use MBBTTWTP instead of MBBTTWTP891?
MBBTTWTP is the main office of Taiwan Business Bank, while MBBTTWTP891 points to Xiao Gang. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MBBTTWTP891 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MBBTTWTP891 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 891 identifies the department Xiao Gang.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Business Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MBBTTWTP891, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter MBBTTWTP891 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MBBTTWTP891 against the details from Taiwan Business Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.