SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBBTRE
NBBEBEBBTRE belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBBEBEBBTRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBBEBEBB |
| Branch code | TRE |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | Belgian Treasury |
| 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.
- TRE 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 NBBEBEBBTRE?
The code NBBEBEBBTRE belongs to Belgian Treasury, a branch or department of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NBBEBEBBTRE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBBEBEBBTRE against the details from Banque Nationale de Belgique before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NBBEBEBBTRE 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 TRE identifies the branch Belgian Treasury.
Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBBTRE?
NBBEBEBB points to the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBBTRE points to Belgian Treasury. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBBEBEBBTRE if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NBBEBEBBTRE to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NBBEBEBBTRE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.