SWIFT/BIC code NLICJPJ1BND

NLICJPJ1BND belongs to Nippon Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, Japan.

NLICJPJ1BND

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNLICJPJ1BND
8-character codeNLICJPJ1
Branch codeBND
BankNippon Life Insurance Company
BranchGlobal Bond
CityTokyo
CountryJapan

The way the Nippon Life Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC works

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

NLIC 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.
BND 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 BIC NLICJPJ1BND?

The code NLICJPJ1BND belongs to Global Bond, part of Nippon Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, Japan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Nippon Life Insurance Company have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Nippon Life Insurance Company in Japan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of NLICJPJ1BND stand for?

NLIC is the institution code of Nippon Life Insurance Company, JP stands for Japan, J1 is the code for the city or region and BND is the code of the branch Global Bond.

Can I use NLICJPJ1 instead of NLICJPJ1BND?

NLICJPJ1 points to the main office of Nippon Life Insurance Company, while NLICJPJ1BND is Global Bond. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NLICJPJ1BND.

What is the best way to send money to Nippon Life Insurance Company?

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.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Nippon Life Insurance Company?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NLICJPJ1BND, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

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