SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTPXXX
MKTBTWTPXXX belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MKTBTWTPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MKTBTWTP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- XXX 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 MKTBTWTPXXX?
The code MKTBTWTPXXX belongs to the main office of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. It is the code to use when a payment to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of MKTBTWTPXXX stand for?
MKTB is the bank code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MKTBTWTPXXX, 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.
Are MKTBTWTP and MKTBTWTPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MKTBTWTP is the 8-character version of MKTBTWTPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD. in Taipei.
What happens if I use MKTBTWTPXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MKTBTWTPXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.