SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP921
MKTBTWTP921 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTP921 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | 921 |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Shih Chia Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 921 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 SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP921?
The code MKTBTWTP921 belongs to Shih Chia Branch, a unit of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taichung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTP921?
MKTBTWTP is the head office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTP921 is Shih Chia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MKTBTWTP921 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP921, 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.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in MKTBTWTP921 mean?
MKTB is the bank code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 921 identifies the department Shih Chia Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.