SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBE2E
SWHQBEBBE2E belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBE2E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | E2E |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | End-To-End Ordering Department |
| 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.
- E2E 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 is behind BIC SWHQBEBBE2E?
SWHQBEBBE2E identifies End-To-End Ordering Department, a unit of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SWHQBEBBE2E with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SWHQBEBBE2E with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBE2E?
SWHQBEBB is the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBE2E is End-To-End Ordering Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWHQBEBBE2E.
How long does a transfer to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters take in Belgium?
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 do the letters in SWHQBEBBE2E stand for?
SWHQ is the bank code of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and E2E identifies the branch End-To-End Ordering Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.