First Commercial Bank / First Bank (第一銀行)
The Savings Bank of Taiwan was the name of the First Commercial Bank (also known as First Bank) when it was first founded on November 12, 1899. It pursued multiple M&A transactions over the course of a century. In order to become the First Bank that we are familiar with today, it amalgamated with the Commercial and Industrial Bank of Taiwan, Chia-I Bank, and Hsin-Kao Bank. In Taiwan and abroad, it has hundreds of branches. The top 250 banks in the world according to total assets and Tier 1 capital include First Commercial Bank. Taipei is home to First Commercial Bank's main office.
The bank had NT$90.88 billion in capital as of September 2021. It was one of the top 250 banks in the world, both in terms of total assets and Tier 1 capital. It currently has 188 domestic outlets and approximately 8,000 employees. To provide a full range of services and meet the operational needs of overseas Taiwanese enterprises, there are 42 global networks (21 branches, 10 sub-branches, 3 representative offices, and 1 subsidiary with 1 main office and 8 branches) located in significant international metropolitan areas and financial centers.
Founded: November 12, 1899
Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
Website: https://www.firstbank.com.tw
