SWIFT Code KNPBJPJT — KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE, MORIOKA

About SWIFT Code KNPBJPJT — KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE, MORIOKA

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

How to Read SWIFT Code KNPBJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code KNPBJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE account in MORIOKA, share SWIFT code KNPBJPJT 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 KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE, MORIOKA must provide SWIFT code KNPBJPJT. 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 KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE in MORIOKA rely on SWIFT code KNPBJPJT 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 KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KITA-NIPPON BANK, LTD., THE →

How SWIFT Code KNPBJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KNPBJPJT

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