SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJ2XXX
MHCBJPJ2XXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBJPJ2XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBJPJ2 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) 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.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- J2 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 MHCBJPJ2XXX?
MHCBJPJ2XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody).
How long does a transfer to Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in MHCBJPJ2XXX stand for?
MHCB is the bank code of Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody), JP is the ISO code of Japan, J2 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJ2XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MHCBJPJ2XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mizuho Bank, LTD.(Custody) in Japan, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter MHCBJPJ2XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MHCBJPJ2XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.