Free directory of all 70 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in JAPAN. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Japan's BOJ-NET processes JPY settlements in real time during banking hours and is linked to CLS for FX settlement, anchoring Tokyo's position as Asia's second-largest financial centre. The country's banking market is dominated by the three megabanks — MUFG, SMBC Group, and Mizuho Financial Group — which maintain extensive global correspondent networks that route Pacific Rim payment flows through Tokyo.
| RTGS / Settlement System | BOJ-NET (Bank of Japan Financial Network System) |
|---|---|
| Currency | JPY — Japanese Yen |
| Central Bank | Bank of Japan (BOJ) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day (BOJ-NET); 2–3 days (international SWIFT) |
Japan does not use IBANs. You need the bank name, branch name, SWIFT/BIC code, account type (futsu = ordinary, toza = current), and the 7-digit account number. Providing the bank and branch codes (available from the bank's website) reduces routing errors.
International wires to Japanese banks typically take 2–3 business days. JPY payments require conversion at a correspondent bank, adding time. Wires received after the local cut-off (usually 3 PM JST) are processed the following business day.
Japan requires reporting for inbound foreign-currency transactions exceeding JPY 30 million to the Bank of Japan for statistical purposes. This is not a restriction but may prompt your Japanese correspondent to request documentation.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 70