SWIFT/BIC code MHCBFRPPXXX

MHCBFRPPXXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch in Paris, France.

MHCBFRPPXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMHCBFRPPXXX
8-character codeMHCBFRPP
Branch codeXXX
BankMizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch 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.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PP 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 BIC MHCBFRPPXXX?

MHCBFRPPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch.

What happens if I use MHCBFRPPXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MHCBFRPPXXX against the details from Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch in France?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of MHCBFRPPXXX mean?

MHCB is the bank code of Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

How long does it take to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD. Paris Branch?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MHCBFRPPXXX for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MHCBFRPPXXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.