SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP657
MKTBTWTP657 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP657 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 657 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Tainan Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 657 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 branch is behind BIC MKTBTWTP657?
MKTBTWTP657 identifies Tainan Branch, part of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when 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.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP657, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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 intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in MKTBTWTP657 mean?
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 657 is the code of the department Tainan Branch.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP657?
MKTBTWTP points to the main office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP657 is Tainan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MKTBTWTP657 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.