SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJ5XXX
MHCBJPJ5XXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBJPJ5XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBJPJ5 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) 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).
- J5 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 MHCBJPJ5XXX?
The code MHCBJPJ5XXX belongs to the headquarters of Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) in Tokyo, Japan. Use it when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling).
Is MHCBJPJ5 and MHCBJPJ5XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MHCBJPJ5 is the short version of MHCBJPJ5XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) in Tokyo.
Does Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MHCBJPJ5XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) in Japan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in MHCBJPJ5XXX mean?
MHCB is the bank code of Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling), JP is the ISO code of Japan, J5 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJ5XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Pooling) take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.