SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJ6XXX
MHCBJPJ6XXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score) in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBJPJ6XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBJPJ6 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score) 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).
- J6 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 SWIFT code MHCBJPJ6XXX?
The code MHCBJPJ6XXX belongs to the headquarters of Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score) in Tokyo, Japan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score).
Is MHCBJPJ6 and MHCBJPJ6XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MHCBJPJ6 is the short version of MHCBJPJ6XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score) in Tokyo.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Japanese Yen with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter MHCBJPJ6XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MHCBJPJ6XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in MHCBJPJ6XXX stand for?
MHCB is the institution code of Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score), JP is the ISO code of Japan, J6 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD. (Score)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJ6XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.