SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP347
MKTBTWTP347 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP347 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 347 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Taichung Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 347 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/BIC code MKTBTWTP347?
The code MKTBTWTP347 belongs to Taichung Branch, a unit of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MKTBTWTP347 stand for?
MKTB is the institution code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 347 is the code of the branch Taichung Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTP347 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MKTBTWTP347 against the details from Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP347, 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.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.