SWIFT Code YAMBJPJT — YAMAGATA BANK, LTD., THE, YAMAGATA

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

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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YAMAGATA

YAMAGATA BANK, LTD., THE · Japan

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

YAMBJPJT

Code Breakdown

YAMB Bank Code
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JP Country
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JT Location

Branch

YAMAGATA

City

YAMAGATA

Country Code

JP

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code YAMBJPJT — YAMAGATA BANK, LTD., THE, YAMAGATA

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

How to Read SWIFT Code YAMBJPJT

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

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeYAMB4 lettersIdentifies YAMAGATA BANK, LTD., THE as the institution
Country CodeJP2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Japan
Location CodeJT2 charsCity/region identifier within Japan
Quick Tip: YAMBJPJT is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — YAMAGATA BANK, LTD., THE will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code YAMBJPJT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

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

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT YAMBJPJT8 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 YAMBJPJT 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 YAMAGATA BANK, LTD., THE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code YAMBJPJT Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code YAMBJPJT

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

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

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