SWIFT/BIC code KREDBEBBLCH
KREDBEBBLCH belongs to KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KREDBEBBLCH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KREDBEBB |
| Branch code | LCH |
| Bank | KBC Bank NV |
| Branch | To Identify Sep. Cash Account (For Lch.repoclear London) Within Nbb |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- LCH 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code KREDBEBBLCH?
The code KREDBEBBLCH belongs to To Identify Sep. Cash Account (For Lch.repoclear London) Within Nbb, a unit of KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use KREDBEBBLCH with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check KREDBEBBLCH with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of KREDBEBBLCH stand for?
KRED is the bank code of KBC Bank NV, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and LCH is the code of the department To Identify Sep. Cash Account (For Lch.repoclear London) Within Nbb.
Can I use KREDBEBB instead of KREDBEBBLCH?
KREDBEBB points to the main office of KBC Bank NV, while KREDBEBBLCH is To Identify Sep. Cash Account (For Lch.repoclear London) Within Nbb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention KREDBEBBLCH.
What is the cheapest way to send money to KBC Bank NV in Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need KREDBEBBLCH for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need KREDBEBBLCH.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.