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SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBB216

NBBEBEBB216 belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.

NBBEBEBB216

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBBEBEBB216
8-character codeNBBEBEBB
Branch code216
BankBanque Nationale de Belgique
BranchSecurities Clearing System
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

The way the Banque Nationale de Belgique SWIFT/BIC works

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.
216 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBB216?

NBBEBEBB216 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Clearing System, a unit of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of NBBEBEBB216 stand for?

NBBE is the institution code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and 216 identifies the branch Securities Clearing System.

Has Banque Nationale de Belgique got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Nationale de Belgique.

How long does it take to send money to Banque Nationale de Belgique?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NBBEBEBB216 for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NBBEBEBB216.

What happens if I enter NBBEBEBB216 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBBEBEBB216 against the details from Banque Nationale de Belgique before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.