SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB18B
GEBABEBB18B belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Ninove, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB18B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 18B |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ninove |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 18B 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 SWIFT code GEBABEBB18B?
GEBABEBB18B is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), part of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Ninove, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GEBABEBB18B to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GEBABEBB18B.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use GEBABEBB18B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GEBABEBB18B with the recipient before sending.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB18B?
GEBABEBB points to the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB18B points to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBB18B.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.