SWIFT/BIC code CIKBBEBBEA1
CIKBBEBBEA1 belongs to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIKBBEBBEA1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIKBBEBB |
| Branch code | EA1 |
| Bank | Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) |
| Branch | Eses Acpt 1 |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- EA1 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/BIC code CIKBBEBBEA1?
CIKBBEBBEA1 identifies Eses Acpt 1, part of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CIKBBEBBEA1 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CIKBBEBBEA1.
What do the letters in CIKBBEBBEA1 mean?
CIKB is the institution code of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium), BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and EA1 identifies the department Eses Acpt 1.
Does Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use CIKBBEBBEA1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIKBBEBBEA1 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.