SWIFT/BIC code BCMCBEBBXXX
BCMCBEBBXXX belongs to Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCMCBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCMCBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCMC 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT code BCMCBEBBXXX?
BCMCBEBBXXX identifies the head office of Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV.
What is the best way to send money to Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BCMCBEBBXXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCMCBEBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are BCMCBEBB and BCMCBEBBXXX the same code?
Yes. BCMCBEBB is the 8-character version of BCMCBEBBXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV in Brussels.
What does each part of BCMCBEBBXXX mean?
BCMC is the institution code of Bancontact-Mistercash SA/NV, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.