SWIFT Code SMZGJPJT — SHIMIZU BANK LTD., THE, SHIZUOKA

About SWIFT Code SMZGJPJT — SHIMIZU BANK LTD., THE, SHIZUOKA

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

How to Read SWIFT Code SMZGJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SMZGJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SHIMIZU BANK LTD., THE account in SHIZUOKA, share SWIFT code SMZGJPJT 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 SHIMIZU BANK LTD., THE, SHIZUOKA must provide SWIFT code SMZGJPJT. 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 SHIMIZU BANK LTD., THE in SHIZUOKA rely on SWIFT code SMZGJPJT 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 SHIMIZU BANK LTD., THE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SMZGJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SMZGJPJT

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