SWIFT/BIC code SECTJPJ1201
SECTJPJ1201 belongs to Samsung Japan Co.,ltd in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SECTJPJ1201 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SECTJPJ1 |
| Branch code | 201 |
| Bank | Samsung Japan Co.,ltd |
| Branch | Sjc |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Samsung Japan Co.,ltd SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SECT 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.
- 201 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 SECTJPJ1201?
SECTJPJ1201 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sjc, part of Samsung Japan Co.,ltd in Tokyo, Japan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Samsung Japan Co.,ltd in Japan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of SECTJPJ1201 mean?
SECT is the institution code of Samsung Japan Co.,ltd, JP stands for Japan, J1 is the location code and 201 is the code of the department Sjc.
What do I need to send money to an account at Samsung Japan Co.,ltd?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SECTJPJ1201, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SECTJPJ1 instead of SECTJPJ1201?
SECTJPJ1 is the head office of Samsung Japan Co.,ltd, while SECTJPJ1201 is Sjc. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SECTJPJ1201 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Samsung Japan Co.,ltd?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Japanese Yen with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.