SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB01B
GEBABEBB01B belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB01B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 01B |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sint-Niklaas |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 01B 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 is behind SWIFT code GEBABEBB01B?
GEBABEBB01B identifies BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a branch or department of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GEBABEBB01B for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GEBABEBB01B.
What happens if I enter GEBABEBB01B incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GEBABEBB01B with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of GEBABEBB01B stand for?
GEBA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and 01B identifies the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
Does BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium. 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.