SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB14A
GEBABEBB14A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Hasselt, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB14A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 14A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hasselt |
| 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.
- 14A 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 bank is behind BIC GEBABEBB14A?
The code GEBABEBB14A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a branch or department of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Hasselt, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB14A?
GEBABEBB points to the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB14A 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 GEBABEBB14A.
What do the letters in GEBABEBB14A mean?
GEBA is the institution 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 14A identifies the branch BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
What happens if I use GEBABEBB14A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GEBABEBB14A with the recipient before sending.
Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got other 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.