SWIFT/BIC code MGTCBEBEL13
MGTCBEBEL13 belongs to Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MGTCBEBEL13 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MGTCBEBE |
| Branch code | L13 |
| Bank | Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v |
| Branch | Lch Client Bic |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- L13 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MGTCBEBEL13?
The code MGTCBEBEL13 belongs to Lch Client Bic, a unit of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need MGTCBEBEL13 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MGTCBEBEL13.
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 2–4 business days.
What does each part of MGTCBEBEL13 mean?
MGTC is the bank code of Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BE is the code for the city or region and L13 is the code of the branch Lch Client Bic.
What happens if I use MGTCBEBEL13 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MGTCBEBEL13 against the details from Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Euroclear Bank S.a / N.v in Belgium?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.