SWIFT Code SBINJPJT — STATE BANK OF INDIA, TOKYO

About SWIFT Code SBINJPJT — STATE BANK OF INDIA, TOKYO

SWIFT code SBINJPJT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STATE BANK OF INDIA in TOKYO, 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA for all outward international remittances from TOKYO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SBINJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SBINJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STATE BANK OF INDIA account in TOKYO, share SWIFT code SBINJPJT 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA, TOKYO must provide SWIFT code SBINJPJT. 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA in TOKYO rely on SWIFT code SBINJPJT 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for STATE BANK OF INDIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STATE BANK OF INDIA →

How SWIFT Code SBINJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SBINJPJT

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SBINJPJT uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TOKYO 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 SBINJPJT directly with STATE BANK OF INDIA's TOKYO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.