SWIFT Code FKSBJPJ1 — THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD., FUKUSHIMA
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. in FUKUSHIMA, Japan. Use this code for international wire transfers.
FUKUSHIMA
THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. · Japan
SWIFT / BIC Code
FKSBJPJ1
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Branch
FUKUSHIMA
City
Country Code
JP
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code FKSBJPJ1 — THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD., FUKUSHIMA
SWIFT code FKSBJPJ1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. in FUKUSHIMA, 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 FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. for all outward international remittances from FUKUSHIMA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code FKSBJPJ1
The code FKSBJPJ1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | FKSB | 4 letters | Identifies THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. as the institution |
| Country Code | JP | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Japan |
| Location Code | J1 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Japan |
When to Use SWIFT Code FKSBJPJ1
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. account in FUKUSHIMA, share SWIFT code FKSBJPJ1 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 FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD., FUKUSHIMA must provide SWIFT code FKSBJPJ1. 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 FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. in FUKUSHIMA rely on SWIFT code FKSBJPJ1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT FKSBJPJ1 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. →
How SWIFT Code FKSBJPJ1 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FKSBJPJ1 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD..
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FKSBJPJ1
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
FKSBJPJ1uppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for FUKUSHIMA 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 FKSBJPJ1 directly with THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD.'s FUKUSHIMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against THE FUKUSHIMA BANK,LTD.'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
