SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBFIN
SWHQBEBBFIN belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBFIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | FIN |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Finance Division |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
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.
- FIN 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 SWHQBEBBFIN?
SWHQBEBBFIN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Finance Division, a unit of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use SWHQBEBBFIN incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SWHQBEBBFIN with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBFIN?
SWHQBEBB points to the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBFIN points to Finance Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SWHQBEBBFIN if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SWHQBEBBFIN mean?
SWHQ is the institution code of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and FIN is the code of the branch Finance Division.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.