Help me before I go broke

Mikewise · July 3rd, 2009, 12:59

Due to an overzelous furikomi, and an unprecedentedly expensive month, I need to reinfuse my J-bank with clams from Bank of America in IL before the week is up.

BoA gave me a list of information to acquire before the operation. Fukuoka Bank was able to provide me with all of it EXCEPT the bank number (銀行コード), which doesn't seem to exist.

Anyone else been through this? Do I need to continue pestering them for the mythical bank code, or will the SWIFT no, acct no., branch code, etc. be enough?

jboze84 · July 3rd, 2009, 13:42

You don't have a cash card for that account? If you do, just make a withdrawl at an ATM and deposit the cash into your Jap account.

Mikewise · July 3rd, 2009, 13:50

Opened the account online a few months back, so the ATM card is in America. Getting it sent lickity split would maybe be cheaper though, and better in the long run.

jboze84 · July 3rd, 2009, 14:02

Yeah, usually withdrawl fees are minimum and money is obviously transferred instantly. Regular transfers usually have fees upwards of $20-30 and take at least 24-48 hours to process.

puma · July 3rd, 2009, 14:15

just have someone overnight you the atm card

Mikewise · July 3rd, 2009, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by puma

just have someone overnight you the atm card

I will, if possible, and either way it's gonna run up a bill, either for wire transfer or express postage.

What i'd like to know is Branch code + SWIFT + acct no. = DEKIRU?

Coollead · July 3rd, 2009, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikewise

I will, if possible, and either way it's gonna run up a bill, either for wire transfer or express postage.

What i'd like to know is Branch code + SWIFT + acct no. = DEKIRU?

Actually, give BOA a call. I did, and they offered to overnight me a card themselves, directly to Japan. I called their help number on the back of the card:

1-866-904-7222

Coollead · July 3rd, 2009, 17:03

Oh. I should mention... I told them I really needed the card, and my family back home was negligent in sending me my mail.

Mikewise · July 5th, 2009, 00:25

good call!

mteacher80 · July 5th, 2009, 04:08

but what you got should be enough to get your money transferred anyway if the card thing dont work.
often the bank code and swift number are just two names for the same thing.

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July 3rd, 2009, 13:42	#2 (permalink)
jboze84 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,607	You don't have a cash card for that account? If you do, just make a withdrawl at an ATM and deposit the cash into your Jap account.

July 3rd, 2009, 14:02	#4 (permalink)
jboze84 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,607	Yeah, usually withdrawl fees are minimum and money is obviously transferred instantly. Regular transfers usually have fees upwards of $20-30 and take at least 24-48 hours to process.

July 3rd, 2009, 14:15	#5 (permalink)
puma Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12,856	just have someone overnight you the atm card

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Coollead VIP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yes We Kansai! Posts: 8,864	Oh. I should mention... I told them I really needed the card, and my family back home was negligent in sending me my mail.