SWIFT Code ASIKJPJT — ASHIKAGA BANK, UTSUNOMIYA

About SWIFT Code ASIKJPJT — ASHIKAGA BANK, UTSUNOMIYA

SWIFT code ASIKJPJT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ASHIKAGA BANK in UTSUNOMIYA, 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 ASHIKAGA BANK for all outward international remittances from UTSUNOMIYA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ASIKJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ASIKJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ASHIKAGA BANK account in UTSUNOMIYA, share SWIFT code ASIKJPJT 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 ASHIKAGA BANK, UTSUNOMIYA must provide SWIFT code ASIKJPJT. 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 ASHIKAGA BANK in UTSUNOMIYA rely on SWIFT code ASIKJPJT 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 ASHIKAGA BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ASHIKAGA BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ASHIKAGA BANK →

How SWIFT Code ASIKJPJT Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ASIKJPJT 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 ASHIKAGA BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ASHIKAGA BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ASIKJPJT

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ASIKJPJT uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for UTSUNOMIYA 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 ASIKJPJT directly with ASHIKAGA BANK's UTSUNOMIYA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.