SWIFT Code CHIHJPJT — THE CHIKUHO BANK LTD, FUKUOKA

About SWIFT Code CHIHJPJT — THE CHIKUHO BANK LTD, FUKUOKA

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

How to Read SWIFT Code CHIHJPJT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CHIHJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THE CHIKUHO BANK LTD account in FUKUOKA, share SWIFT code CHIHJPJT 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 THE CHIKUHO BANK LTD, FUKUOKA must provide SWIFT code CHIHJPJT. 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 THE CHIKUHO BANK LTD in FUKUOKA rely on SWIFT code CHIHJPJT 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 THE CHIKUHO BANK LTD →

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

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

How SWIFT Code CHIHJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CHIHJPJT

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