SWIFT/BIC code OCBCJPJTXXX
OCBCJPJTXXX belongs to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCBCJPJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCBCJPJT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OCBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JT 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 OCBCJPJTXXX?
OCBCJPJTXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan. Use it when a payment to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch does not need a specific branch.
Is OCBCJPJT and OCBCJPJTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. OCBCJPJT is the short version of OCBCJPJTXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch in Tokyo.
Does Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, OCBCJPJTXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in OCBCJPJTXXX stand for?
OCBC is the bank code of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OCBCJPJTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.