SWIFT/BIC code FBGCNL21XXX
FBGCNL21XXX belongs to Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FBGCNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FBGCNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FBGC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 institution uses BIC FBGCNL21XXX?
The code FBGCNL21XXX belongs to the main office of Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV does not need a specific branch.
Does Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FBGCNL21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is FBGCNL21 and FBGCNL21XXX the same code?
Yes. FBGCNL21 is the 8-character version of FBGCNL21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV in Amsterdam.
What do the letters in FBGCNL21XXX mean?
FBGC is the institution code of Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Fortis Bank Global Clearing NV take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need FBGCNL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need FBGCNL21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.