SWIFT/BIC code TCBBTWTH103
TCBBTWTH103 belongs to Taichung Commercial Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TCBBTWTH103 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TCBBTWTH |
| Branch code | 103 |
| Bank | Taichung Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Kaohsiung Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Taichung Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 103 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 branch is behind SWIFT code TCBBTWTH103?
TCBBTWTH103 identifies Kaohsiung Branch, part of Taichung Commercial Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use TCBBTWTH103 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check TCBBTWTH103 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of TCBBTWTH103 mean?
TCBB is the bank code of Taichung Commercial Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TH is the location code and 103 is the code of the branch Kaohsiung Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Taichung Commercial Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Taichung Commercial Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code TCBBTWTH103, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Taichung Commercial Bank in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.