SWIFT/BIC code NCTBJPJ1XXX

NCTBJPJ1XXX belongs to Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The in Tokyo, Japan.

NCTBJPJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNCTBJPJ1XXX
8-character codeNCTBJPJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankNorinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The
BranchHead office
CityTokyo
CountryJapan

The way the Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NCTB 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 NCTBJPJ1XXX?

NCTBJPJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when a payment to Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in NCTBJPJ1XXX stand for?

NCTB is the bank code of Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The, JP stands for Japan, J1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NCTBJPJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What is the best way to send money to Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The in Japan?

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Are NCTBJPJ1 and NCTBJPJ1XXX the same code?

Yes. NCTBJPJ1 is the short version of NCTBJPJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The in Tokyo.

How long does a transfer to Norinchukin Trust and Banking Co., LTD., The take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.