SWIFT/BIC code KREDBEBBCLS
KREDBEBBCLS belongs to KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KREDBEBBCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KREDBEBB |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | KBC Bank NV |
| Branch | Cls Services |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the KBC Bank NV SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CLS 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 KREDBEBBCLS?
The code KREDBEBBCLS belongs to Cls Services, part of KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in KREDBEBBCLS stand for?
KRED is the institution code of KBC Bank NV, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and CLS is the code of the branch Cls Services.
Has KBC Bank NV got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for KBC Bank NV in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use KREDBEBB instead of KREDBEBBCLS?
KREDBEBB is the head office of KBC Bank NV, while KREDBEBBCLS points to Cls Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use KREDBEBBCLS if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need KREDBEBBCLS to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need KREDBEBBCLS.
How long does it take to send money to KBC Bank NV in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.