SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTP985

MKTBTWTP985 belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

MKTBTWTP985

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMKTBTWTP985
8-character codeMKTBTWTP
Branch code985
BankTaiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.
BranchChi Hsien Branch
CityKaohsiung
CountryTaiwan

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.
985 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 BIC MKTBTWTP985?

The code MKTBTWTP985 belongs to Chi Hsien Branch, part of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MKTBTWTP985 stand for?

MKTB is the institution code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 985 is the code of the department Chi Hsien Branch.

Has Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter MKTBTWTP985 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MKTBTWTP985 with the recipient before sending.

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 MKTBTWTP985, 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.