SWIFT/BIC code ECMSBEBBXXX

ECMSBEBBXXX belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.

ECMSBEBBXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeECMSBEBBXXX
8-character codeECMSBEBB
Branch codeXXX
BankBanque Nationale de Belgique
BranchHead office
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

The way the Banque Nationale de Belgique SWIFT/BIC works

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.
XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code ECMSBEBBXXX?

ECMSBEBBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Nationale de Belgique.

Does Banque Nationale de Belgique have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter ECMSBEBBXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ECMSBEBBXXX against the details from Banque Nationale de Belgique before sending.

What do the letters in ECMSBEBBXXX stand for?

ECMS is the institution code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

How long does a transfer to Banque Nationale de Belgique take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.