SWIFT/BIC code CIKBBEBBEA2
CIKBBEBBEA2 belongs to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIKBBEBBEA2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIKBBEBB |
| Branch code | EA2 |
| Bank | Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) |
| Branch | Eses Acpt 2 |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- EA2 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
What bank is behind BIC CIKBBEBBEA2?
The code CIKBBEBBEA2 belongs to Eses Acpt 2, 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 do the letters in CIKBBEBBEA2 stand for?
CIKB is the bank code of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium), BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and EA2 is the code of the department Eses Acpt 2.
Has Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) got 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.
Can I use CIKBBEBB instead of CIKBBEBBEA2?
CIKBBEBB is the main office of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium), while CIKBBEBBEA2 is Eses Acpt 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CIKBBEBBEA2 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use CIKBBEBBEA2 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIKBBEBBEA2 against the details from Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) before sending.
Do I need CIKBBEBBEA2 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CIKBBEBBEA2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.