SWIFT/BIC code MENCJPJ1XXX
MENCJPJ1XXX belongs to Metlife Insurance K.k. in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MENCJPJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MENCJPJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Metlife Insurance K.k. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Metlife Insurance K.k. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MENC 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 bank uses BIC MENCJPJ1XXX?
MENCJPJ1XXX identifies the main office of Metlife Insurance K.k. in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Metlife Insurance K.k..
What do I need to send money to an account at Metlife Insurance K.k.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MENCJPJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of MENCJPJ1XXX mean?
MENC is the institution code of Metlife Insurance K.k., JP is the ISO code of Japan, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Metlife Insurance K.k. take in Japan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Metlife Insurance K.k. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MENCJPJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Metlife Insurance K.k. in Japan, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are MENCJPJ1 and MENCJPJ1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MENCJPJ1 is the short version of MENCJPJ1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Metlife Insurance K.k. in Tokyo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.