SWIFT/BIC code RAKTJPJTXXX
RAKTJPJTXXX belongs to Rakuten Bank, LTD. in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAKTJPJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAKTJPJT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rakuten Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Rakuten Bank, LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAKT 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 is behind SWIFT code RAKTJPJTXXX?
RAKTJPJTXXX identifies the head office of Rakuten Bank, LTD. in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Rakuten Bank, LTD..
Does Rakuten Bank, LTD. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RAKTJPJTXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Rakuten Bank, LTD. in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is RAKTJPJT and RAKTJPJTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. RAKTJPJT is the 8-character version of RAKTJPJTXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Rakuten Bank, LTD. in Tokyo.
How long does a transfer to Rakuten Bank, LTD. take in Japan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Rakuten Bank, LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RAKTJPJTXXX, 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.
What do the letters in RAKTJPJTXXX stand for?
RAKT is the bank code of Rakuten Bank, LTD., JP stands for Japan, JT is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.