SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBBIL
SWHQBEBBBIL belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBBIL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | BIL |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Customer Billing Services |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
How the S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BIL 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 is behind SWIFT code SWHQBEBBBIL?
The code SWHQBEBBBIL belongs to Customer Billing Services, part 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.
How long does a transfer to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need SWHQBEBBBIL to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SWHQBEBBBIL.
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 do the letters in SWHQBEBBBIL 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 BIL identifies the branch Customer Billing Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.