SWIFT/BIC code BOJPJPJTMF1
BOJPJPJTMF1 belongs to Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOJPJPJTMF1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOJPJPJT |
| Branch code | MF1 |
| Bank | Bank of Japan |
| Branch | For Japan's Reserves Use Only |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Bank of Japan SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOJP 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.
- MF1 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 BIC BOJPJPJTMF1?
BOJPJPJTMF1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of For Japan's Reserves Use Only, a unit of Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOJPJPJTMF1 mean?
BOJP is the institution code of Bank of Japan, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the location code and MF1 is the code of the department For Japan's Reserves Use Only.
Can I use BOJPJPJT instead of BOJPJPJTMF1?
BOJPJPJT is the head office of Bank of Japan, while BOJPJPJTMF1 points to For Japan's Reserves Use Only. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOJPJPJTMF1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOJPJPJTMF1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOJPJPJTMF1 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Japan take in Japan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.