SWIFT/BIC code KREDBEBBCLE
KREDBEBBCLE belongs to KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KREDBEBBCLE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KREDBEBB |
| Branch code | CLE |
| Bank | KBC Bank NV |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the KBC Bank NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KRED 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.
- CLE 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 SWIFT code KREDBEBBCLE?
The code KREDBEBBCLE belongs to KBC Bank NV, part of KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to KBC Bank NV?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use KREDBEBB instead of KREDBEBBCLE?
KREDBEBB points to the main office of KBC Bank NV, while KREDBEBBCLE points to KBC Bank NV. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use KREDBEBBCLE if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use KREDBEBBCLE with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check KREDBEBBCLE against the details from KBC Bank NV before sending.
Has KBC Bank NV got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for KBC Bank NV in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in KREDBEBBCLE mean?
KRED is the bank code of KBC Bank NV, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and CLE is the code of the department KBC Bank NV.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.