SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB11A
GEBABEBB11A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Tournai, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB11A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 11A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tournai |
| 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.
- 11A 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 BIC GEBABEBB11A?
The code GEBABEBB11A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), part of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Tournai, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
Do I need GEBABEBB11A for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GEBABEBB11A.
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.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB11A?
GEBABEBB is the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB11A is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBB11A.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.