SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB06A
GEBABEBB06A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in La Louviere, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB06A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 06A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | La Louviere |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- 06A 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 is behind SWIFT code GEBABEBB06A?
The code GEBABEBB06A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a unit of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in La Louviere, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB06A?
GEBABEBB is the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB06A is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GEBABEBB06A if the recipient asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
What does each part of GEBABEBB06A stand for?
GEBA is the bank code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and 06A is the code of the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
What happens if I use GEBABEBB06A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GEBABEBB06A with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.