SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBBGLB
NBBEBEBBGLB belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBBEBEBBGLB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBBEBEBB |
| Branch code | GLB |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- GLB 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 is behind BIC NBBEBEBBGLB?
The code NBBEBEBBGLB belongs to 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.
What does each part of NBBEBEBBGLB stand for?
NBBE is the bank code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and GLB identifies the branch Banque Nationale de Belgique.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Nationale de Belgique?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NBBEBEBBGLB for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NBBEBEBBGLB.
What happens if I use NBBEBEBBGLB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBBEBEBBGLB with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBBGLB?
NBBEBEBB is the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBBGLB is Banque Nationale de Belgique. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBBEBEBBGLB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.