SWIFT Code AKITJPJT — AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE, AKITA

About SWIFT Code AKITJPJT — AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE, AKITA

SWIFT code AKITJPJT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE in AKITA, Japan. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE for all outward international remittances from AKITA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AKITJPJT

The code AKITJPJT follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AKITJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE account in AKITA, share SWIFT code AKITJPJT with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE, AKITA must provide SWIFT code AKITJPJT. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE in AKITA rely on SWIFT code AKITJPJT for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE →

How SWIFT Code AKITJPJT Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AKITJPJT and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AKITJPJT

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AKITJPJT uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for AKITA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Japan.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AKITJPJT directly with AKITA BANK, LTD.,THE's AKITA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.