SWIFT Code SAKBJPJ1 — SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE, SHUNAN

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE in SHUNAN, Japan. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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SHUNAN

SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE · Japan

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

SAKBJPJ1

Code Breakdown

SAKB Bank Code
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JP Country
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J1 Location

Branch

SHUNAN

City

SHUNAN

Country Code

JP

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code SAKBJPJ1 — SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE, SHUNAN

SWIFT code SAKBJPJ1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE in SHUNAN, 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 SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE for all outward international remittances from SHUNAN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SAKBJPJ1

The code SAKBJPJ1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeSAKB4 lettersIdentifies SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE as the institution
Country CodeJP2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Japan
Location CodeJ12 charsCity/region identifier within Japan
Quick Tip: SAKBJPJ1 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code SAKBJPJ1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE account in SHUNAN, share SWIFT code SAKBJPJ1 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 SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE, SHUNAN must provide SWIFT code SAKBJPJ1. 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 SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE in SHUNAN rely on SWIFT code SAKBJPJ1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT SAKBJPJ18 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code SAKBJPJ1 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SAKBJPJ1 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SAKBJPJ1 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 SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SAKBJPJ1

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SAKBJPJ1 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for SHUNAN 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 SAKBJPJ1 directly with SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE's SHUNAN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against SAIKYO BANK LTD., THE's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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