SWIFT/BIC code SUBCBEB1XXX
SUBCBEB1XXX belongs to U.b.b., Sc in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUBCBEB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUBCBEB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | U.b.b., Sc |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the U.b.b., Sc SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SUBC 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code SUBCBEB1XXX?
The code SUBCBEB1XXX belongs to the headquarters of U.b.b., Sc in Brussels, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at U.b.b., Sc.
What do the letters in SUBCBEB1XXX mean?
SUBC is the bank code of U.b.b., Sc, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Are SUBCBEB1 and SUBCBEB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SUBCBEB1 is the 8-character version of SUBCBEB1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to U.b.b., Sc in Brussels.
Do I need SUBCBEB1XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SUBCBEB1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to U.b.b., Sc?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use SUBCBEB1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SUBCBEB1XXX against the details from U.b.b., Sc before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.