SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBB243
NBBEBEBB243 belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBBEBEBB243 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBBEBEBB |
| Branch code | 243 |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | Back Office Division |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- 243 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 BIC NBBEBEBB243?
The code NBBEBEBB243 belongs to Back Office Division, part of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBB243?
NBBEBEBB is the main office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBB243 points to Back Office Division. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBBEBEBB243.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NBBEBEBB243 mean?
NBBE is the institution code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and 243 is the code of the branch Back Office Division.
How long does a transfer to Banque Nationale de Belgique take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.