SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBB203
NBBEBEBB203 belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBBEBEBB203 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBBEBEBB |
| Branch code | 203 |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | Current Accounts Division |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Banque Nationale de Belgique SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBBE 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.
- 203 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBB203?
NBBEBEBB203 identifies Current Accounts Division, a branch or department of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banque Nationale de Belgique got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Nationale de Belgique.
How long does a transfer to Banque Nationale de Belgique take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NBBEBEBB203 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NBBEBEBB203.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBB203?
NBBEBEBB is the main office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBB203 is Current Accounts Division. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBBEBEBB203 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.