SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB08A
GEBABEBB08A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Leuven, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB08A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 08A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leuven |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- 08A 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 BIC GEBABEBB08A?
GEBABEBB08A is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a unit of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Leuven, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB08A?
GEBABEBB points to the main office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB08A points to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GEBABEBB08A if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GEBABEBB08A stand for?
GEBA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and 08A is the code of the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GEBABEBB08A to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GEBABEBB08A.
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.