SWIFT / BIC Code
MHCBNL2A
SEPA MemberMizuho Bank Europe N.V.
MHCBNL2A is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Mizuho Bank Europe N.V., registered in Amsterdam. Its bank code is MHCB, the code an IBAN at Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 18 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
MHCB: institution identifier (4 letters)
NL: country code per ISO 3166-1
2A: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. is registered in Netherlands but belongs to Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., a banking group based in Japan.
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IBAN format for 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Netherlands IBANs are 18 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.?
MHCBNL2A. Written with the head-office branch code it is MHCBNL2AXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does MHCBNL2A mean?
"MHCB" identifies Mizuho Bank Europe N.V., "NL" is the country code for Netherlands, "2A" is the location code.
What is Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.'s bank code?
MHCB. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Netherlands. BIC-lijst-NL lists it.
How long are Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. IBANs?
18 characters, like every IBAN from Netherlands: the country code NL, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, MHCB for Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.'s registered office?
Strawinskylaan 3053, Amsterdan Atrium 3rd Floor, 1077ZX Amsterdam, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Atrium Amsterdam, 3rd Floor, Strawinskylaan 3053, Amsterdam as its address.
Who owns Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.?
Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. is owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., a banking group based in Japan. Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. is registered in Netherlands as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Japan.