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SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB05B

GEBABEBB05B belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Roeselare, Belgium.

GEBABEBB05B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGEBABEBB05B
8-character codeGEBABEBB
Branch code05B
BankBNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)
Branch—
CityRoeselare
CountryBelgium

The way 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.
05B 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 BIC GEBABEBB05B?

GEBABEBB05B is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), part of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Roeselare, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in GEBABEBB05B 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 05B identifies the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).

Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB05B?

GEBABEBB points to the main office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB05B is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBB05B.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GEBABEBB05B for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GEBABEBB05B.

Does BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).

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