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SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB12A

GEBABEBB12A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Verviers, Belgium.

GEBABEBB12A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGEBABEBB12A
8-character codeGEBABEBB
Branch code12A
BankBNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)
Branch—
CityVerviers
CountryBelgium

How the BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
12A 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 GEBABEBB12A?

GEBABEBB12A identifies BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a branch or department of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Verviers, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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, 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).

What happens if I use GEBABEBB12A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GEBABEBB12A with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) take in Belgium?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GEBABEBB12A for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GEBABEBB12A.

Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB12A?

GEBABEBB points to the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB12A is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBB12A.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.