SWIFT/BIC code SLICJPJ1XXX

SLICJPJ1XXX belongs to Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, Japan.

SLICJPJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSLICJPJ1XXX
8-character codeSLICJPJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankSumitomo Life Insurance Company
BranchHead office
CityTokyo
CountryJapan

The way the Sumitomo Life Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SLIC 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 uses BIC SLICJPJ1XXX?

SLICJPJ1XXX identifies the main office of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, Japan. Use it when you send money to an account at Sumitomo Life Insurance Company.

Does Sumitomo Life Insurance Company use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SLICJPJ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in Japan, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the best way to send money to Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in Japan?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Japanese Yen with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use SLICJPJ1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SLICJPJ1XXX with the recipient before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in Japan?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sumitomo Life Insurance Company?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SLICJPJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN 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.