SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP143
MKTBTWTP143 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP143 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 143 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Chin Cheng Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 143 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 SWIFT code MKTBTWTP143?
MKTBTWTP143 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chin Cheng Branch, a branch or department of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP143, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTP143 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MKTBTWTP143 against the details from Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP143?
MKTBTWTP is the main office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP143 points to Chin Cheng Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MKTBTWTP143 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.