SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBBIPA
GEBABEBBIPA belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBABEBBIPA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBABEBB |
| Branch code | IPA |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) |
| Branch | Internal Process Account |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- IPA 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 is behind BIC GEBABEBBIPA?
The code GEBABEBBIPA belongs to Internal Process Account, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) have 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.
What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBBIPA?
GEBABEBB points to the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBBIPA points to Internal Process Account. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GEBABEBBIPA.
What do the letters in GEBABEBBIPA stand for?
GEBA is the bank code of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and IPA identifies the branch Internal Process Account.
What happens if I enter GEBABEBBIPA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GEBABEBBIPA against the details from BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.