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SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBBCEC

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

NBBEBEBBCEC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBBEBEBBCEC
8-character codeNBBEBEBB
Branch codeCEC
BankBanque Nationale de Belgique
BranchCec Technical Account
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How 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.
CEC 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 is behind SWIFT code NBBEBEBBCEC?

NBBEBEBBCEC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cec Technical Account, a branch or department of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NBBEBEBBCEC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBBEBEBBCEC against the details from Banque Nationale de Belgique before you confirm.

What do the letters in NBBEBEBBCEC stand for?

NBBE is the bank code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and CEC identifies the department Cec Technical Account.

How long does a transfer to Banque Nationale de Belgique take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBBCEC?

NBBEBEBB points to the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBBCEC points to Cec Technical Account. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBBEBEBBCEC if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need NBBEBEBBCEC to send euros to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NBBEBEBBCEC.

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