SWIFT/BIC code TCBBTWTH010
TCBBTWTH010 belongs to Taichung Commercial Bank in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TCBBTWTH010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TCBBTWTH |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Taichung Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Business Department |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Taichung Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TCBB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 010 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 BIC TCBBTWTH010?
TCBBTWTH010 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Business Department, a unit of Taichung Commercial Bank in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of TCBBTWTH010 stand for?
TCBB is the bank code of Taichung Commercial Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TH is the code for the city or region and 010 identifies the department Business Department.
What happens if I use TCBBTWTH010 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check TCBBTWTH010 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taichung Commercial Bank in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use TCBBTWTH instead of TCBBTWTH010?
TCBBTWTH is the head office of Taichung Commercial Bank, while TCBBTWTH010 points to Business Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TCBBTWTH010.
How long does a transfer to Taichung Commercial Bank take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.