SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJTCLS
MHCBJPJTCLS belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD. in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBJPJTCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBJPJT |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD. |
| Branch | Cls Control Branch |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
How the Mizuho Bank, LTD. 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).
- JT Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code MHCBJPJTCLS?
The code MHCBJPJTCLS belongs to Cls Control Branch, part of Mizuho Bank, LTD. in Tokyo, Japan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter MHCBJPJTCLS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MHCBJPJTCLS against the details from Mizuho Bank, LTD. before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Japanese Yen with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use MHCBJPJT instead of MHCBJPJTCLS?
MHCBJPJT is the main office of Mizuho Bank, LTD., while MHCBJPJTCLS points to Cls Control Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MHCBJPJTCLS.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBJPJTCLS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Mizuho Bank, LTD. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Mizuho Bank, LTD. in Japan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.