SWIFT/BIC code SMBCBEBBGEB
SMBCBEBBGEB belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBCBEBBGEB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBCBEBB |
| Branch code | GEB |
| Bank | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Restricted Use For Target 2 Brussels Only |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBC 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.
- GEB 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 SWIFT/BIC code SMBCBEBBGEB?
The code SMBCBEBBGEB belongs to Restricted Use For Target 2 Brussels Only, a branch or department of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SMBCBEBBGEB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SMBCBEBBGEB against the details from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation before you confirm.
What do the letters in SMBCBEBBGEB stand for?
SMBC is the bank code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and GEB is the code of the department Restricted Use For Target 2 Brussels Only.
What is the best way to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Do I need SMBCBEBBGEB 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 SMBCBEBBGEB.
How long does it take to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.