SWIFT Code BCITJPJT — INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO, TOKYO

About SWIFT Code BCITJPJT — INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO, TOKYO

SWIFT code BCITJPJT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO in TOKYO, 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 INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO for all outward international remittances from TOKYO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BCITJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BCITJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO account in TOKYO, share SWIFT code BCITJPJT 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 INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO, TOKYO must provide SWIFT code BCITJPJT. 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 INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO in TOKYO rely on SWIFT code BCITJPJT 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 INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO →

How SWIFT Code BCITJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BCITJPJT

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BCITJPJT uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TOKYO 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 BCITJPJT directly with INTESA SANPAOLO SPA TOKYO's TOKYO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.