SWIFT/BIC code SOLVBEBBXXX
SOLVBEBBXXX belongs to Solvay S.a in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOLVBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOLVBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Solvay S.a |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Solvay S.a SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOLV 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
What bank uses BIC SOLVBEBBXXX?
SOLVBEBBXXX identifies the headquarters of Solvay S.a in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to Solvay S.a does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SOLVBEBBXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOLVBEBBXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is SOLVBEBB and SOLVBEBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SOLVBEBB is the short version of SOLVBEBBXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Solvay S.a in Brussels.
Do I need SOLVBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOLVBEBBXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Solvay S.a?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of SOLVBEBBXXX mean?
SOLV is the bank code of Solvay S.a, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.