SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBBSSD

GEBABEBBSSD belongs to BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV) in Brussels, Belgium.

GEBABEBBSSD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGEBABEBBSSD
8-character codeGEBABEBB
Branch codeSSD
BankBNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV)
BranchProprietary Trading Equities
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How 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.
SSD 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBBSSD?

GEBABEBBSSD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Proprietary Trading Equities, 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter GEBABEBBSSD with a typo?

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

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBBSSD?

GEBABEBB is the head office of BNP Paribas Fortis (Fortis Bank SA/NV), while GEBABEBBSSD is Proprietary Trading Equities. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GEBABEBBSSD if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of GEBABEBBSSD 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 SSD identifies the department Proprietary Trading Equities.

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