SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBADS
SWHQBEBBADS belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBADS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | ADS |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Administration Services |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- ADS 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 SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBADS?
SWHQBEBBADS identifies Administration Services, a branch or department of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need SWHQBEBBADS to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SWHQBEBBADS.
How long does it take to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBADS?
SWHQBEBB points to the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBADS is Administration Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SWHQBEBBADS if the recipient asks for it.
Does S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.