SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP912
MKTBTWTP912 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP912 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 912 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Siang Shang Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 912 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP912?
MKTBTWTP912 identifies Siang Shang Branch, part 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 is the best way to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTP912 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MKTBTWTP912 against the details from Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before sending.
What does each part of MKTBTWTP912 stand for?
MKTB is the institution code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 912 is the code of the department Siang Shang Branch.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP912?
MKTBTWTP is the main office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP912 is Siang Shang Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MKTBTWTP912.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP912, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.