SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBGMT
SWHQBEBBGMT belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBGMT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | GMT |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | General Management |
| 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.
- GMT 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 bank is behind BIC SWHQBEBBGMT?
SWHQBEBBGMT is the SWIFT/BIC code of General Management, a branch or department of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of SWHQBEBBGMT stand for?
SWHQ is the institution 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 GMT identifies the department General Management.
Has S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter SWHQBEBBGMT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SWHQBEBBGMT against the details from S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters before you confirm.
Do I need SWHQBEBBGMT for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SWHQBEBBGMT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.