SWIFT/BIC code KREDBEBBXXX
KREDBEBBXXX belongs to KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KREDBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KREDBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | KBC Bank NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- XXX 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 KREDBEBBXXX?
KREDBEBBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of KBC Bank NV in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to KBC Bank NV does not need a specific branch.
Has KBC Bank NV got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for KBC Bank NV in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need KREDBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need KREDBEBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to KBC Bank NV take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are KREDBEBB and KREDBEBBXXX the same code?
Yes. KREDBEBB is the 8-character version of KREDBEBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach KBC Bank NV in Brussels.
What does each part of KREDBEBBXXX stand for?
KRED is the bank code of KBC Bank NV, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.