SWIFT/BIC code NLICJPJ1EQY
NLICJPJ1EQY belongs to Nippon Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NLICJPJ1EQY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NLICJPJ1 |
| Branch code | EQY |
| Bank | Nippon Life Insurance Company |
| Branch | Global Equity |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How 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.
- EQY 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 branch uses SWIFT code NLICJPJ1EQY?
The code NLICJPJ1EQY belongs to Global Equity, a unit of Nippon Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, Japan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Nippon Life Insurance Company in Japan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Japanese Yen with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use NLICJPJ1EQY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NLICJPJ1EQY with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Nippon Life Insurance Company take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Nippon Life Insurance Company?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NLICJPJ1EQY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use NLICJPJ1 instead of NLICJPJ1EQY?
NLICJPJ1 points to the head office of Nippon Life Insurance Company, while NLICJPJ1EQY is Global Equity. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NLICJPJ1EQY if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.