SWIFT/BIC code OKWAJPJ1XXX
OKWAJPJ1XXX belongs to Okinawa Kaiho Bank in Okinawa, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OKWAJPJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OKWAJPJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Okinawa Kaiho Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Okinawa |
| Country | Japan |
How the Okinawa Kaiho Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OKWA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code OKWAJPJ1XXX?
OKWAJPJ1XXX identifies the main office of Okinawa Kaiho Bank in Okinawa, Japan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Okinawa Kaiho Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Okinawa Kaiho Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
What happens if I enter OKWAJPJ1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check OKWAJPJ1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Okinawa Kaiho Bank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, OKWAJPJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Okinawa Kaiho Bank in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of OKWAJPJ1XXX stand for?
OKWA is the institution code of Okinawa Kaiho Bank, JP is the ISO code of Japan, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Okinawa Kaiho Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code OKWAJPJ1XXX, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.