SWIFT/BIC code MHCBGB2LXXX
MHCBGB2LXXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Mizuho Bank, LTD. London 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L 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 bank uses SWIFT code MHCBGB2LXXX?
MHCBGB2LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MHCBGB2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in MHCBGB2LXXX stand for?
MHCB is the bank code of Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter MHCBGB2LXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MHCBGB2LXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are MHCBGB2L and MHCBGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. MHCBGB2L is the short version of MHCBGB2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Mizuho Bank, LTD. London Branch in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.