SWIFT/BIC code MHCBKRSEXXX

MHCBKRSEXXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea.

MHCBKRSEXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMHCBKRSEXXX
8-character codeMHCBKRSE
Branch codeXXX
BankMizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch
BranchHead office
CitySeoul
CountrySouth Korea

The way the Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MHCB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
KR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
SE 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 MHCBKRSEXXX?

The code MHCBKRSEXXX belongs to the headquarters of Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch.

How long does a transfer to Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch take in South Korea?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What does each part of MHCBKRSEXXX stand for?

MHCB is the bank code of Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBKRSEXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South Korea with transfer services before you send.

Are MHCBKRSE and MHCBKRSEXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. MHCBKRSE is the 8-character version of MHCBKRSEXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Mizuho Bank, LTD., Seoul Branch in Seoul.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.