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SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB18A

GEBABEBB18A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Antwerpen, Belgium.

GEBABEBB18A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGEBABEBB18A
8-character codeGEBABEBB
Branch code18A
BankBNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)
Branch—
CityAntwerpen
CountryBelgium

The way 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.
18A 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 GEBABEBB18A?

GEBABEBB18A is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a unit of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Antwerpen, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use GEBABEBB18A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GEBABEBB18A against the details from BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) before sending.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GEBABEBB18A for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GEBABEBB18A.

Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB18A?

GEBABEBB points to the main office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB18A points to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GEBABEBB18A if the recipient asks for it.

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