SWIFT/BIC code SMBCJPJTCLS
SMBCJPJTCLS belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBCJPJTCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBCJPJT |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Cls Control Branch |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBC 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.
- CLS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code SMBCJPJTCLS?
The code SMBCJPJTCLS belongs to Cls Control Branch, a branch or department of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Tokyo, Japan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Japan. All of them are listed on the page of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMBCJPJTCLS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SMBCJPJT instead of SMBCJPJTCLS?
SMBCJPJT points to the main office of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, while SMBCJPJTCLS points to Cls Control Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SMBCJPJTCLS.
What do the letters in SMBCJPJTCLS stand for?
SMBC is the institution code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the location code and CLS identifies the branch Cls Control Branch.
What happens if I enter SMBCJPJTCLS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SMBCJPJTCLS with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.