Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Mizuho Bank Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Mizuho Bank Amsterdam is MHCBNL2A. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Mizuho Bank Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Mizuho Bank Amsterdam, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code MHCBNL2A (AMSTERDAM, Netherlands) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Mizuho Bank Amsterdam a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mizuho Bank Amsterdam is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code MHCBNL2A mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code MHCBNL2A: "MHCB" is the institution code identifying Mizuho Bank Amsterdam, "NL" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Netherlands, and "2A" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

Question 5

Who owns Mizuho Bank Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Mizuho Bank Amsterdam is owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., a banking group based in Japan. Mizuho Bank Amsterdam is registered in Netherlands as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Japan.

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