SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB08D
GEBABEBB08D belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Turnhout, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB08D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 08D |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Turnhout |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- 08D 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 GEBABEBB08D?
The code GEBABEBB08D belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), part of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Turnhout, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GEBABEBB08D 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. For other currencies you do need GEBABEBB08D.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB08D?
GEBABEBB points to the main office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB08D is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBB08D.
What do the letters in GEBABEBB08D mean?
GEBA is the bank code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and 08D is the code of the department BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got more 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.