SWIFT Code KGWBJPJZ — KAGAWA BANK LTD., THE, TAKAMATSU

About SWIFT Code KGWBJPJZ — KAGAWA BANK LTD., THE, TAKAMATSU

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

How to Read SWIFT Code KGWBJPJZ

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

When to Use SWIFT Code KGWBJPJZ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KAGAWA BANK LTD., THE account in TAKAMATSU, share SWIFT code KGWBJPJZ 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 KAGAWA BANK LTD., THE, TAKAMATSU must provide SWIFT code KGWBJPJZ. 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 KAGAWA BANK LTD., THE in TAKAMATSU rely on SWIFT code KGWBJPJZ 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 KAGAWA BANK LTD., THE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code KGWBJPJZ Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KGWBJPJZ

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