Japan SWIFT/BIC Code Validator
Validate any Japanese bank SWIFT/BIC code — ISO 9362 format, registry lookup, and branch verification.
Validate a Japanese SWIFT Code →Japan does not use IBAN for international transfers. Instead, Japanese banks are identified by their SWIFT/BIC code (ISO 9362). Japanese SWIFT codes are typically 8 or 11 characters: a 4-letter bank code, 2-letter country code (JP), 2-letter location code, and an optional 3-character branch code. BankValidor validates the format and cross-references the SWIFT registry.
Japanese SWIFT/BIC Code Format
SWIFT/BIC codes follow the ISO 9362 standard. Japanese BICs always contain 'JP' at positions 5-6. They are 8 characters (bank + country + location) or 11 characters (with a 3-char branch code).
How Japanese SWIFT Code Validation Works
Enter SWIFT/BIC Code
Type or paste the 8 or 11-character SWIFT/BIC code of the Japanese bank.
Format & Registry Check
We validate the ISO 9362 format, confirm the JP country code, and look up the code in the SWIFT registry.
Instant Result
Get the bank name, city, branch (if applicable), and confidence level — VALID, WARNING, or INVALID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Japan use IBAN?
No. Japan does not participate in the IBAN system. For international wire transfers to Japan, you need the recipient's SWIFT/BIC code, the bank name and branch address, and the local Japanese account number (7 digits for standard accounts). Some banks also require the branch code (店番号, ten bangou).
What is the Japanese Zengin system?
Zengin (全銀システム) is Japan's domestic interbank transfer system, equivalent to SEPA or ACH in the US. It uses 4-digit bank codes (金融機関コード) and 3-digit branch codes (支店番号) for domestic transfers. For international transfers, SWIFT/BIC codes are used instead.
What are the SWIFT codes for major Japanese banks?
Major Japanese bank SWIFT codes: MHCBJPJT (Mizuho Bank), BOTKJPJT (MUFG Bank), SMBCJPJT (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking), RBOSJPJS (Resona Bank), JPBKJPJT (Japan Post Bank). These are the primary BICs used for international transfers into Japan.
What information do I need to send money to Japan?
To send an international wire transfer to Japan you typically need: the recipient's bank SWIFT/BIC code, the bank name and branch address, the branch code (支店番号), and the account number (口座番号, 7 digits). The account type (ordinary 普通 or current 当座) is also sometimes required.
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