SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP106
MKTBTWTP106 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP106 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 106 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Sha Lu Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MKTB 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.
- 106 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 is behind SWIFT code MKTBTWTP106?
MKTBTWTP106 identifies Sha Lu Branch, part of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP106, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTP106 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MKTBTWTP106 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP106?
MKTBTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP106 points to Sha Lu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MKTBTWTP106 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.