SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBEDU
SWHQBEBBEDU belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBEDU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | EDU |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Swift Training 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.
- EDU 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 code SWHQBEBBEDU?
The code SWHQBEBBEDU belongs to Swift Training Department, 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.
What happens if I use SWHQBEBBEDU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SWHQBEBBEDU against the details from S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters before sending.
Do I need SWHQBEBBEDU to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SWHQBEBBEDU.
How long does a transfer to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBEDU?
SWHQBEBB is the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBEDU is Swift Training Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWHQBEBBEDU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.