SWIFT/BIC code CIKBBEBBDIF
CIKBBEBBDIF belongs to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIKBBEBBDIF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIKBBEBB |
| Branch code | DIF |
| Bank | Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) |
| Branch | Domestic Investment Funds Settlement |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CIKB 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.
- DIF 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 uses BIC CIKBBEBBDIF?
The code CIKBBEBBDIF belongs to Domestic Investment Funds Settlement, a branch or department of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CIKBBEBBDIF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIKBBEBBDIF against the details from Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) before you confirm.
Can I use CIKBBEBB instead of CIKBBEBBDIF?
CIKBBEBB is the head office of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium), while CIKBBEBBDIF is Domestic Investment Funds Settlement. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CIKBBEBBDIF if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CIKBBEBBDIF stand for?
CIKB is the bank code of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium), BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and DIF identifies the branch Domestic Investment Funds Settlement.
Do I need CIKBBEBBDIF for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CIKBBEBBDIF.
How long does a transfer to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.