SWIFT/BIC code SKBKTWT1XXX
SKBKTWT1XXX belongs to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKBKTWT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKBKTWT1 |
| 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:
- SKBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 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 institution uses BIC SKBKTWT1XXX?
The code SKBKTWT1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use it when you send money to an account at Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD.
What happens if I use SKBKTWT1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SKBKTWT1XXX against the details from Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD before you confirm.
Does Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SKBKTWT1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taiwan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is SKBKTWT1 and SKBKTWT1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SKBKTWT1 is the short version of SKBKTWT1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD in Taipei.
How long does it take to send money to Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SKBKTWT1XXX mean?
SKBK is the bank code of Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., LTD, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.