SWIFT/BIC code AWABJPJTXXX

AWABJPJTXXX belongs to Awa Bank, LTD., The in Tokushima, Japan.

AWABJPJTXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAWABJPJTXXX
8-character codeAWABJPJT
Branch codeXXX
BankAwa Bank, LTD., The
BranchHead office
CityTokushima
CountryJapan

How the Awa Bank, LTD., The SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

AWAB 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 code AWABJPJTXXX?

AWABJPJTXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Awa Bank, LTD., The in Tokushima, Japan. Use it when a payment to Awa Bank, LTD., The does not need a specific branch.

Does Awa Bank, LTD., The have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, AWABJPJTXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Awa Bank, LTD., The in Japan, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Awa Bank, LTD., The in Japan?

Banks often add 1–3% 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.

Are AWABJPJT and AWABJPJTXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. AWABJPJT is the short version of AWABJPJTXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Awa Bank, LTD., The in Tokushima.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Awa Bank, LTD., The?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AWABJPJTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of AWABJPJTXXX stand for?

AWAB is the bank code of Awa Bank, LTD., The, JP stands for Japan, JT is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.