SWIFT/BIC code BBRUBEBBCLS
BBRUBEBBCLS belongs to ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBRUBEBBCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBRUBEBB |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels |
| Branch | Continuous Linked Settlement |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBRU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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
Which branch uses SWIFT code BBRUBEBBCLS?
BBRUBEBBCLS identifies Continuous Linked Settlement, part of ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BBRUBEBBCLS to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BBRUBEBBCLS.
What does each part of BBRUBEBBCLS stand for?
BBRU is the institution code of ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and CLS identifies the branch Continuous Linked Settlement.
Has ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels.
Can I use BBRUBEBB instead of BBRUBEBBCLS?
BBRUBEBB is the head office of ING Belgium NV/SA (Formerly Bank Brussels Lambert SA), Brussels, while BBRUBEBBCLS points to Continuous Linked Settlement. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BBRUBEBBCLS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.