SWIFT/BIC code SSHBJPJTXXX
SSHBJPJTXXX belongs to Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SSHBJPJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SSHBJPJT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SSHB 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
What bank uses BIC SSHBJPJTXXX?
The code SSHBJPJTXXX belongs to the main office of Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when a payment to Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The does not need a specific branch.
Is SSHBJPJT and SSHBJPJTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SSHBJPJT is the short version of SSHBJPJTXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The in Tokyo.
Does Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SSHBJPJTXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Japanese Yen with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SSHBJPJTXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SSHBJPJTXXX stand for?
SSHB is the bank code of Sugamo Shinkin Bank, The, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the code for the city or region 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.