SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBBDBK
GEBABEBBDBK belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBBDBK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | DBK |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- DBK 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 SWIFT code GEBABEBBDBK?
The code GEBABEBBDBK belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), a branch or department of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 33 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
What do the letters in GEBABEBBDBK stand for?
GEBA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and DBK is the code of the branch BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV).
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBBDBK?
GEBABEBB is the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBBDBK is BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GEBABEBBDBK if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GEBABEBBDBK to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GEBABEBBDBK.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.