SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP189
MKTBTWTP189 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Nan Gang Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 189 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 is behind SWIFT code MKTBTWTP189?
The code MKTBTWTP189 belongs to Nan Gang Branch, a branch or department of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, 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 – we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP189?
MKTBTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP189 points to Nan Gang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MKTBTWTP189.
What do I need to send money to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP189, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in MKTBTWTP189 stand for?
MKTB is the bank code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 189 identifies the department Nan Gang Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.