SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB06B
GEBABEBB06B belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Nivelles, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB06B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 06B |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nivelles |
| 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.
- 06B 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB06B?
GEBABEBB06B is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a unit of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Nivelles, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB06B?
GEBABEBB points to the main office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB06B points to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GEBABEBB06B if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GEBABEBB06B to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GEBABEBB06B.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in GEBABEBB06B 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 code for the city or region and 06B identifies the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.