SWIFT/BIC code NBBEBEBBWTX
NBBEBEBBWTX belongs to Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBBEBEBBWTX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBBEBEBB |
| Branch code | WTX |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Belgique |
| Branch | Witholding Tax |
| 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.
- WTX 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 bank uses SWIFT code NBBEBEBBWTX?
The code NBBEBEBBWTX belongs to Witholding Tax, part of Banque Nationale de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBBEBEBB instead of NBBEBEBBWTX?
NBBEBEBB is the head office of Banque Nationale de Belgique, while NBBEBEBBWTX is Witholding Tax. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBBEBEBBWTX if the recipient asks for it.
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?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NBBEBEBBWTX mean?
NBBE is the institution code of Banque Nationale de Belgique, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and WTX identifies the branch Witholding Tax.
Do I need NBBEBEBBWTX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NBBEBEBBWTX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.