SWIFT/BIC code SMBCBEBBXXX
SMBCBEBBXXX belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBCBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBCBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT code SMBCBEBBXXX?
The code SMBCBEBBXXX belongs to the headquarters of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Belgium?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of SMBCBEBBXXX stand for?
SMBC is the institution code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is SMBCBEBB and SMBCBEBBXXX the same code?
Yes. SMBCBEBB is the short version of SMBCBEBBXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Brussels.
How long does it take to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SMBCBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of 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 SMBCBEBBXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.