SWIFT/BIC code FCBKJPJTXXX
FCBKJPJTXXX belongs to First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCBKJPJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCBKJPJT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCBK 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code FCBKJPJTXXX?
FCBKJPJTXXX identifies the head office of First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when a payment to First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use FCBKJPJTXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FCBKJPJTXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch in Japan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCBKJPJTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in FCBKJPJTXXX mean?
FCBK is the institution code of First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch, JP stands for Japan, JT is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Is FCBKJPJT and FCBKJPJTXXX the same code?
Yes. FCBKJPJT is the 8-character version of FCBKJPJTXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to First Commercial Bank, Tokyo Branch in Tokyo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.