SWIFT/BIC code MHCBCNSHBJG
MHCBCNSHBJG belongs to Mizuho Bank (China),ltd. in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBCNSHBJG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBCNSH |
| Branch code | BJG |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank (China),ltd. |
| Branch | Beijing Branch |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the Mizuho Bank (China),ltd. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MHCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BJG 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 branch is behind SWIFT code MHCBCNSHBJG?
MHCBCNSHBJG identifies Beijing Branch, a unit of Mizuho Bank (China),ltd. in Beijing, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MHCBCNSHBJG stand for?
MHCB is the institution code of Mizuho Bank (China),ltd., CN stands for China, SH is the code for the city or region and BJG identifies the department Beijing Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mizuho Bank (China),ltd.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Mizuho Bank (China),ltd.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBCNSHBJG, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use MHCBCNSH instead of MHCBCNSHBJG?
MHCBCNSH is the main office of Mizuho Bank (China),ltd., while MHCBCNSHBJG points to Beijing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MHCBCNSHBJG if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Mizuho Bank (China),ltd. take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually 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.