SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB36A
GEBABEBB36A belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBB36A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | 36A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | Head Office |
| City | Brussels |
| 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.
- 36A 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 uses SWIFT code GEBABEBB36A?
GEBABEBB36A identifies Head Office, a unit of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter GEBABEBB36A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GEBABEBB36A against the details from BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) before you confirm.
Has BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB36A?
GEBABEBB points to the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBB36A is Head Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBB36A.
What do the letters in GEBABEBB36A stand for?
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 36A identifies the department Head Office.
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, 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.