SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB13A
GEBABEBB13A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brugge, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB13A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 13A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brugge |
| Country | Belgium |
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.
- 13A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB13A?
The code GEBABEBB13A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), part of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brugge, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GEBABEBB13A mean?
GEBA is the bank 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 13A identifies the branch 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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium?
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.
What happens if I use GEBABEBB13A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GEBABEBB13A against the details from BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) before sending.
Do I need GEBABEBB13A to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GEBABEBB13A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.