SWIFT/BIC code MHCBMMMYXXX
MHCBMMMYXXX belongs to Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma).
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MHCBMMMYXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MHCBMMMY |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Yangon |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
How the Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) 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.
- MM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MY 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 uses SWIFT code MHCBMMMYXXX?
MHCBMMMYXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). Use it when you send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch).
Is MHCBMMMY and MHCBMMMYXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MHCBMMMY is the 8-character version of MHCBMMMYXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) in Yangon.
What does each part of MHCBMMMYXXX stand for?
MHCB is the bank code of Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch), MM is the ISO code of Myanmar (Burma), MY is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBMMMYXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Myanmar (Burma) uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Mizuho Bank, LTD (Yangon Branch) in Myanmar (Burma)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Myanmar (Burma) with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.