SWIFT/BIC code PIREBE61XXX
PIREBE61XXX belongs to Pire et Cie SA in Charleroi, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIREBE61XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIREBE61 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pire et Cie SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Charleroi |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Pire et Cie SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIRE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 61 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code PIREBE61XXX?
PIREBE61XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Pire et Cie SA in Charleroi, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Pire et Cie SA.
What happens if I enter PIREBE61XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PIREBE61XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Pire et Cie SA in Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Pire et Cie SA have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PIREBE61XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Pire et Cie SA in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is PIREBE61 and PIREBE61XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PIREBE61 is the 8-character version of PIREBE61XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Pire et Cie SA in Charleroi.
Do I need PIREBE61XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PIREBE61XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.