SWIFT/BIC code LBFLJPJ1XXX
LBFLJPJ1XXX belongs to Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LBFLJPJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LBFLJPJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LBFL 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 is behind BIC LBFLJPJ1XXX?
LBFLJPJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Lehman Brothers Japan Inc..
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Lehman Brothers Japan Inc.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LBFLJPJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of LBFLJPJ1XXX mean?
LBFL is the bank code of Lehman Brothers Japan Inc., JP is the ISO code of Japan, J1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – LBFLJPJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. in Japan, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. in Japan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.