SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBBCON

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

NBBEBEBBCON

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBBEBEBBCON
8-character codeNBBEBEBB
Branch codeCON
BankBanque Nationale de Belgique
Branch—
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How 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.
CON 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 BIC NBBEBEBBCON?

NBBEBEBBCON identifies Banque Nationale de Belgique, part of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need NBBEBEBBCON for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NBBEBEBBCON.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in NBBEBEBBCON stand for?

NBBE is the institution code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and CON identifies the department Banque Nationale de Belgique.

Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBBCON?

NBBEBEBB points to the main office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBBCON is Banque Nationale de Belgique. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBBEBEBBCON if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use NBBEBEBBCON with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBBEBEBBCON with the recipient before sending.

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