SWIFT/BIC code NORPJPJPXXX
NORPJPJPXXX belongs to North Pacific Bank, LTD. in Sapporo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NORPJPJPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NORPJPJP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | North Pacific Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sapporo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the North Pacific Bank, LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NORP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JP 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NORPJPJPXXX?
NORPJPJPXXX identifies the head office of North Pacific Bank, LTD. in Sapporo, Japan. Use it when a payment to North Pacific Bank, LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to North Pacific Bank, LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in NORPJPJPXXX mean?
NORP is the institution code of North Pacific Bank, LTD., JP stands for Japan, JP is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at North Pacific Bank, LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NORPJPJPXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does North Pacific Bank, LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NORPJPJPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for North Pacific Bank, LTD. in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are NORPJPJP and NORPJPJPXXX the same code?
Yes. NORPJPJP is the 8-character version of NORPJPJPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach North Pacific Bank, LTD. in Sapporo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.