SWIFT/BIC code MHCBBEBBXXX
MHCBBEBBXXX belongs to Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MHCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code MHCBBEBBXXX?
The code MHCBBEBBXXX belongs to the head office of Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch does not need a specific branch.
Do I need MHCBBEBBXXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MHCBBEBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is MHCBBEBB and MHCBBEBBXXX the same code?
Yes. MHCBBEBB is the 8-character version of MHCBBEBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch in Brussels.
What does each part of MHCBBEBBXXX mean?
MHCB is the institution code of Mizuho Bank Europe N.v., Brussels Branch, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter MHCBBEBBXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MHCBBEBBXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.