SWIFT Code HSINJPJK — MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD), KOBE

About SWIFT Code HSINJPJK — MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD), KOBE

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

How to Read SWIFT Code HSINJPJK

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HSINJPJK

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD) account in KOBE, share SWIFT code HSINJPJK 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 MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD), KOBE must provide SWIFT code HSINJPJK. 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 MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD) in KOBE rely on SWIFT code HSINJPJK 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 MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD) →

How SWIFT Code HSINJPJK Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HSINJPJK

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HSINJPJK uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOBE 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 HSINJPJK directly with MINATO BANK,LTD,THE (FORMERLY THE HANSHIN BANK LTD)'s KOBE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.