SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB05A
GEBABEBB05A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Gent, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB05A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 05A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gent |
| Country | Belgium |
How the BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 05A 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 code GEBABEBB05A?
GEBABEBB05A identifies BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), part of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Gent, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB05A?
GEBABEBB points to the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB05A is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GEBABEBB05A if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GEBABEBB05A stand for?
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 05A identifies the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use GEBABEBB05A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GEBABEBB05A against the details from BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.