SWIFT/BIC code MGTCBEBEL06
MGTCBEBEL06 belongs to Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MGTCBEBEL06 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MGTCBEBE |
| Branch code | L06 |
| Bank | Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v |
| Branch | Lch Client |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- L06 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 branch is behind SWIFT code MGTCBEBEL06?
MGTCBEBEL06 identifies Lch Client, part of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MGTCBEBE instead of MGTCBEBEL06?
MGTCBEBE is the main office of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v, while MGTCBEBEL06 is Lch Client. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MGTCBEBEL06.
What does each part of MGTCBEBEL06 mean?
MGTC is the institution code of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v, BE stands for Belgium, BE is the code for the city or region and L06 identifies the department Lch Client.
Do I need MGTCBEBEL06 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need MGTCBEBEL06.
How long does a transfer to Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.