BKSGJPJTSAG — BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE
BKSGJPJTSAG is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE in SAGA, Japan — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BKSGJPJTSAG is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE in SAGA, Japan. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BKSGJPJT
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Location Code | JT |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BKSGJPJTSAG belong to?
The SWIFT code BKSGJPJTSAG identifies BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE in SAGA, Japan. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BKSGJPJTSAG mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BKSGJPJTSAG are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BKSG) represent the bank code for BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE; characters 5-6 (JP) indicate the country code for Japan; characters 7-8 (JT) specify the location code; and the final characters (SAG) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BKSGJPJTSAG active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BKSGJPJTSAG is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'JT' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BKSGJPJT instead of BKSGJPJTSAG?
Yes. The 8-character code BKSGJPJT represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF SAGA LTD., THE. The 11-character code BKSGJPJTSAG targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BKSGJPJT (or BKSGJPJTXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BKSGJPJTSAG?
The physical address registered for BKSGJPJTSAG is: 7-20 2-CHOME, TOJIN, 840-0813, SAGA, Japan. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).