SWIFT Code YCHBJPJT — YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE, KOFU
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE in KOFU, Japan. Use this code for international wire transfers.
KOFU
YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE · Japan
SWIFT / BIC Code
YCHBJPJT
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
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Branch
KOFU
City
Country Code
JP
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code YCHBJPJT — YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE, KOFU
SWIFT code YCHBJPJT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE in KOFU, 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 YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE for all outward international remittances from KOFU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code YCHBJPJT
The code YCHBJPJT follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | YCHB | 4 letters | Identifies YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE as the institution |
| Country Code | JP | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Japan |
| Location Code | JT | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Japan |
When to Use SWIFT Code YCHBJPJT
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE account in KOFU, share SWIFT code YCHBJPJT 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 YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE, KOFU must provide SWIFT code YCHBJPJT. 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 YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE in KOFU rely on SWIFT code YCHBJPJT 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 YCHBJPJT | 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 YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE →
How SWIFT Code YCHBJPJT Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code YCHBJPJT 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 YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code YCHBJPJT
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
YCHBJPJTuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for KOFU 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 YCHBJPJT directly with YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE's KOFU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against YAMANASHI CHUO BANK, LTD., THE's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
