SWIFT/BIC code SHBKJPJXXXX
SHBKJPJXXXX belongs to Shinhan Bank Japan in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHBKJPJXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHBKJPJX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shinhan Bank Japan |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the Shinhan Bank Japan SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JX 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 SHBKJPJXXXX?
The code SHBKJPJXXXX belongs to the main office of Shinhan Bank Japan in Tokyo, Japan. Use it when a payment to Shinhan Bank Japan does not need a specific branch.
Does Shinhan Bank Japan have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SHBKJPJXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Shinhan Bank Japan in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in SHBKJPJXXXX stand for?
SHBK is the bank code of Shinhan Bank Japan, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Shinhan Bank Japan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SHBKJPJXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Shinhan Bank Japan take?
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.
Is SHBKJPJX and SHBKJPJXXXX the same code?
Yes. SHBKJPJX is the 8-character version of SHBKJPJXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Shinhan Bank Japan in Tokyo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.