SWIFT/BIC code MGTCBEBECLT
MGTCBEBECLT belongs to Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MGTCBEBECLT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MGTCBEBE |
| Branch code | CLT |
| Bank | Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MGTC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BE Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLT 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 uses BIC MGTCBEBECLT?
MGTCBEBECLT identifies Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v, part of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MGTCBEBE instead of MGTCBEBECLT?
MGTCBEBE points to the head office of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v, while MGTCBEBECLT is Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MGTCBEBECLT.
What do the letters in MGTCBEBECLT stand for?
MGTC is the institution code of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BE is the location code and CLT identifies the department Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v.
Do I need MGTCBEBECLT for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MGTCBEBECLT.
How long does a transfer to Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 49 SWIFT/BIC codes for Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.