SWIFT/BIC code CIKBBEBBEA3

CIKBBEBBEA3 belongs to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium.

CIKBBEBBEA3

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIKBBEBBEA3
8-character codeCIKBBEBB
Branch codeEA3
BankEuroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium)
BranchEses Acpt 3
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How 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.
EA3 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CIKBBEBBEA3?

The code CIKBBEBBEA3 belongs to Eses Acpt 3, part of Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium)?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter CIKBBEBBEA3 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIKBBEBBEA3 with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) take in Belgium?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CIKBBEBBEA3 for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CIKBBEBBEA3.

Has Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Euroclear Belgium (Previously Known AS Cik Belgium) in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.