SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBB223
NBBEBEBB223 belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBBEBEBB223 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBBEBEBB |
| Branch code | 223 |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | Nbb-Sss |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Banque Nationale de Belgique SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 223 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 bank uses SWIFT code NBBEBEBB223?
NBBEBEBB223 identifies Nbb-Sss, a unit of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NBBEBEBB223 mean?
NBBE is the bank code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and 223 identifies the branch Nbb-Sss.
How long does a transfer to Banque Nationale de Belgique take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NBBEBEBB223 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NBBEBEBB223.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque Nationale de Belgique.
Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBB223?
NBBEBEBB is the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBB223 points to Nbb-Sss. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBBEBEBB223 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.