SWIFT/BIC code TOHKJPJ1XXX
TOHKJPJ1XXX belongs to The Tohoku Bank, LTD in Morioka, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TOHKJPJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TOHKJPJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Tohoku Bank, LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Morioka |
| Country | Japan |
How the The Tohoku Bank, LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TOHK 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
Which institution uses SWIFT code TOHKJPJ1XXX?
The code TOHKJPJ1XXX belongs to the main office of The Tohoku Bank, LTD in Morioka, Japan. It is the code to use when a payment to The Tohoku Bank, LTD does not need a specific branch.
Does The Tohoku Bank, LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, TOHKJPJ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Tohoku Bank, LTD in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in TOHKJPJ1XXX mean?
TOHK is the institution code of The Tohoku Bank, LTD, JP stands for Japan, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Tohoku Bank, LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TOHKJPJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are TOHKJPJ1 and TOHKJPJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. TOHKJPJ1 is the short version of TOHKJPJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach The Tohoku Bank, LTD in Morioka.
How long does it take to send money to The Tohoku Bank, LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.