SWIFT codes in Japan

In order to make international payments to Japan you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Japan SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Japan the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Japan´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Japan

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Japan:

SWIFT codes in Japan

SWIFT Code Bank City
YTBCJPJT MIZUHO TRUST AND BANKING CO., LTD. TOKYO
YUTEJPJ1 YUTAKA SECURITIES CO., LTD. TOKYO
YUTEJPJ1NGY YUTAKA SECURITIES CO., LTD. NAGOYA
ZENBJPJ2 SHINKIN CENTRAL BANK TOKYO
ZENBJPJT SHINKIN CENTRAL BANK TOKYO 162-0845
ZENKJPJ1 NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES TOKYO
ZSFBJPJ1 SHINKUMI FEDERATION BANK, THE TOKYO

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