SWIFT/BIC Code for JN Bank in Jamaica

JNBSJMKNXXX is the JN Bank Jamaica SWIFT code and the primary code for most international transfers.

 

JN Bank may use additional SWIFT/BIC codes for certain banking services, so confirm the right one with your recipient or the bank directly before you send.

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JNBSJMKNXXX

JNBSJMKNXXX has four unique parts: JNBS represents JN Bank, JM directs to Jamaica, KN pinpoints Kingston, and XXX is for the head office.

JN Bank SWIFT code details

Bank Name

JN Bank

SWIFT/BIC codeJNBSJMKNXXX
Bank address2-4 Constant Spring Road
CityKingston
CountryJamaica
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Why do I need a JN Bank SWIFT code?

A SWIFT/BIC code tells the receiving bank that an incoming payment belongs to it, so JN Bank can take in funds from overseas and post them to the right account. Without it, the receiving side has no clear way to claim the money.

 

Recipients can find their JN Bank Jamaica SWIFT code on a recent statement or through their online banking.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for JN Bank in Jamaica

Gather the details from your recipient

Ask for their JN Bank account number and SWIFT code. They can find both on a recent statement or in their JN Bank online banking.

Look up the branch SWIFT code

Different branches across Jamaica may use their own JN Bank SWIFT code. When a branch code isn’t available, the head office code JNBSJMKNXXX works for most transfers.

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Select the destination bank by name and Western Union finds the SWIFT code for you. Provide the recipient’s bank account transfer details and fund the transfer to submit it.

JN Bank SWIFT Code in Jamaica

Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and each part carries a specific meaning:

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

JNBS represents JN Bank.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

JM stands for Jamaica.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

This indicates the bank’s city or regional office. In this case, KN for Kingston.

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

Designates a specific branch. When it reads XXX, the code refers to the bank’s head office.

 

If you don’t have a branch-specific code, the primary SWIFT code for JN Bank in Jamaica is JNBSJMKNXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SWIFT/BIC code for international money transfers to JN Bank?

Yes. International transfers to a JN Bank account cannot move forward without a SWIFT code. JNBSJMKNXXX is the primary code.

How do I find a SWIFT code for JN Bank?

Ask your recipient first. JN Bank customers can pull their branch SWIFT code from a recent statement or through online banking. Western Union’s bank codes guide is another helpful reference.

Do all banks in Jamaica have a SWIFT code?

Not every bank in Jamaica belongs to the SWIFT network, but most that handle international transfers do. Banks outside it rely on a correspondent bank and use that bank’s code instead. For more on how banks use different codes, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Larger banks tend to assign individual branches their own SWIFT codes. If a branch code isn’t available for JN Bank, JNBSJMKNXXX is the main office code and works for most transfers.

This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.