SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP842
MKTBTWTP842 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP842 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 842 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Cheng de 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.
- 842 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 MKTBTWTP842?
MKTBTWTP842 identifies Cheng de 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.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTP842 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MKTBTWTP842 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP842, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP842?
MKTBTWTP points to the head office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP842 is Cheng de Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MKTBTWTP842 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.