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SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBBCT

SWHQBEBBBCT belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.

SWHQBEBBBCT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSWHQBEBBBCT
8-character codeSWHQBEBB
Branch codeBCT
BankS.w.i.f.t. Headquarters
BranchBroadcast Requests Only
CityLa Hulpe
CountryBelgium

How 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.
BCT 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 branch uses SWIFT code SWHQBEBBBCT?

SWHQBEBBBCT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Broadcast Requests Only, a unit 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 SWHQBEBBBCT?

SWHQBEBB points to the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBBCT points to Broadcast Requests Only. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWHQBEBBBCT.

Do I need SWHQBEBBBCT for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SWHQBEBBBCT.

How long does it take to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the best way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium. All of them are listed on the page of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.