SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBB111
SWHQBEBB111 belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBB111 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | 111 |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | — |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
How the S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWHQ 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.
- 111 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 bank uses BIC SWHQBEBB111?
SWHQBEBB111 identifies S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, part of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBB111?
SWHQBEBB points to the main office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBB111 points to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SWHQBEBB111 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SWHQBEBB111 stand for?
SWHQ is the bank code of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and 111 identifies the department S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters.
How long does it take to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SWHQBEBB111 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SWHQBEBB111.
Does S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.