SWIFT/BIC code ECMSBEBBCCB
ECMSBEBBCCB belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECMSBEBBCCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECMSBEBB |
| Branch code | CCB |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Banque Nationale de Belgique SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECMS 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.
- CCB 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 ECMSBEBBCCB?
ECMSBEBBCCB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, a unit of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ECMSBEBBCCB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ECMSBEBBCCB with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Banque Nationale de Belgique got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Nationale de Belgique.
Can I use ECMSBEBB instead of ECMSBEBBCCB?
ECMSBEBB is the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while ECMSBEBBCCB points to Banque Nationale de Belgique. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ECMSBEBBCCB if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ECMSBEBBCCB stand for?
ECMS is the bank code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and CCB identifies the branch Banque Nationale de Belgique.
Do I need ECMSBEBBCCB to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ECMSBEBBCCB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.