SWIFT Code HKDBJPJT — HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE, SAPPORO

About SWIFT Code HKDBJPJT — HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE, SAPPORO

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

How to Read SWIFT Code HKDBJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HKDBJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE account in SAPPORO, share SWIFT code HKDBJPJT 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 HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE, SAPPORO must provide SWIFT code HKDBJPJT. 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 HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE in SAPPORO rely on SWIFT code HKDBJPJT 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 HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code HKDBJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HKDBJPJT

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HKDBJPJT uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SAPPORO 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 HKDBJPJT directly with HOKKAIDO BANK, LTD., THE's SAPPORO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.