SWIFT/BIC code MBWMBEBBXXX
MBWMBEBBXXX belongs to Medirect Bank in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBWMBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBWMBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Medirect Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Medirect Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBWM 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 is behind BIC MBWMBEBBXXX?
MBWMBEBBXXX identifies the headquarters of Medirect Bank in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to Medirect Bank does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of MBWMBEBBXXX mean?
MBWM is the institution code of Medirect Bank, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use MBWMBEBBXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MBWMBEBBXXX with the recipient before sending.
Do I need MBWMBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MBWMBEBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Medirect Bank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is MBWMBEBB and MBWMBEBBXXX the same code?
Yes. MBWMBEBB is the short version of MBWMBEBBXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Medirect Bank in Brussels.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.