SWIFT/BIC code SOFIBEB1XXX
SOFIBEB1XXX belongs to Sofiholding SA in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOFIBEB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOFIBEB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sofiholding SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Sofiholding SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOFI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOFIBEB1XXX?
The code SOFIBEB1XXX belongs to the main office of Sofiholding SA in Brussels, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Sofiholding SA.
What happens if I use SOFIBEB1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOFIBEB1XXX against the details from Sofiholding SA before sending.
What does each part of SOFIBEB1XXX mean?
SOFI is the institution code of Sofiholding SA, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Sofiholding SA in Belgium?
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.
Do I need SOFIBEB1XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to 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 still need SOFIBEB1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Sofiholding SA?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.