SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTPOBU
MKTBTWTPOBU belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTPOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Unit |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- OBU 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 uses SWIFT code MKTBTWTPOBU?
MKTBTWTPOBU identifies Offshore Banking Unit, part of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTPOBU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MKTBTWTPOBU against the details from Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. before you confirm.
Does Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. have 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..
Can I use MKTBTWTP instead of MKTBTWTPOBU?
MKTBTWTP is the main office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., while MKTBTWTPOBU points to Offshore Banking Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MKTBTWTPOBU if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in MKTBTWTPOBU stand for?
MKTB is the bank code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and OBU identifies the department Offshore Banking Unit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.