SWIFT/BIC code UBSWJPJTCLS
UBSWJPJTCLS belongs to UBS AG Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWJPJTCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWJPJT |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | UBS AG Tokyo Branch |
| Branch | Cls Business Only |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the UBS AG Tokyo Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBSW 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UBSWJPJTCLS?
UBSWJPJTCLS identifies Cls Business Only, a branch or department of UBS AG Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to UBS AG Tokyo Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at UBS AG Tokyo Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UBSWJPJTCLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of UBSWJPJTCLS stand for?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS AG Tokyo Branch, JP is the ISO code of Japan, JT is the code for the city or region and CLS is the code of the department Cls Business Only.
Can I use UBSWJPJT instead of UBSWJPJTCLS?
UBSWJPJT is the head office of UBS AG Tokyo Branch, while UBSWJPJTCLS is Cls Business Only. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBSWJPJTCLS.
What happens if I enter UBSWJPJTCLS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWJPJTCLS against the details from UBS AG Tokyo Branch before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.