SWIFT/BIC code MHCBAU2SXXX
MHCBAU2SXXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MHCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code MHCBAU2SXXX?
MHCBAU2SXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBAU2SXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MHCBAU2SXXX mean?
MHCB is the institution code of Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is MHCBAU2S and MHCBAU2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MHCBAU2S is the short version of MHCBAU2SXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch in Sydney.
How long does it take to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Sydney Branch in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.