SWIFT/BIC code ASIKJPJTXXX
ASIKJPJTXXX belongs to Ashikaga Bank in Utsunomiya, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASIKJPJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASIKJPJT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ashikaga Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Utsunomiya |
| Country | Japan |
The way the Ashikaga Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ASIK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JT 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 SWIFT/BIC code ASIKJPJTXXX?
ASIKJPJTXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Ashikaga Bank in Utsunomiya, Japan. Use it when a payment to Ashikaga Bank does not need a specific branch.
Does Ashikaga Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ASIKJPJTXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ashikaga Bank in Japan, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ashikaga Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Japanese Yen with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Ashikaga Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ASIKJPJTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ASIKJPJTXXX mean?
ASIK is the institution code of Ashikaga Bank, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Are ASIKJPJT and ASIKJPJTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ASIKJPJT is the short version of ASIKJPJTXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Ashikaga Bank in Utsunomiya.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.