SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP417
MKTBTWTP417 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP417 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 417 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | East Tainan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| 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.
- 417 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 MKTBTWTP417?
The code MKTBTWTP417 belongs to East Tainan Branch, a branch or department of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Tainan, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in MKTBTWTP417 stand for?
MKTB is the institution code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 417 identifies the department East Tainan 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 MKTBTWTP417, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter MKTBTWTP417 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MKTBTWTP417 against the details from Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.