SWIFT/BIC code ASKBJPJTXXX
ASKBJPJTXXX belongs to Asahi Shinkin Bank, The in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASKBJPJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASKBJPJT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Asahi Shinkin Bank, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Asahi Shinkin Bank, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ASKB 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 bank is behind SWIFT code ASKBJPJTXXX?
ASKBJPJTXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Asahi Shinkin Bank, The in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when a payment to Asahi Shinkin Bank, The does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in ASKBJPJTXXX stand for?
ASKB is the bank code of Asahi Shinkin Bank, The, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Asahi Shinkin Bank, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASKBJPJTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Asahi Shinkin Bank, The take in Japan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Asahi Shinkin Bank, The in Japan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Japanese Yen with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Asahi Shinkin Bank, The use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ASKBJPJTXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Asahi Shinkin Bank, The in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.