SWIFT/BIC code JPPSJPJ1XXX
JPPSJPJ1XXX belongs to Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JPPSJPJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JPPSJPJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- JPPS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- J1 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 BIC JPPSJPJ1XXX?
The code JPPSJPJ1XXX belongs to the head office of Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when a payment to Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD does not need a specific branch.
Are JPPSJPJ1 and JPPSJPJ1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. JPPSJPJ1 is the 8-character version of JPPSJPJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD in Tokyo.
What is the best way to send money to Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD in Japan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Japanese Yen with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code JPPSJPJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of JPPSJPJ1XXX mean?
JPPS is the institution code of Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD, JP stands for Japan, J1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Japan Post Bank, Co., LTD in Japan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.