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SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB01A

GEBABEBB01A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Aalst, Belgium.

GEBABEBB01A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGEBABEBB01A
8-character codeGEBABEBB
Branch code01A
BankBNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)
Branch—
CityAalst
CountryBelgium

How the BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

GEBA 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.
01A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB01A?

GEBABEBB01A identifies BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a unit of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Aalst, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in GEBABEBB01A mean?

GEBA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and 01A is the code of the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use GEBABEBB01A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GEBABEBB01A against the details from BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) before you confirm.

Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).

Do I need GEBABEBB01A 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 still need GEBABEBB01A.

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