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SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBMEM

SWHQBEBBMEM belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.

SWHQBEBBMEM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSWHQBEBBMEM
8-character codeSWHQBEBB
Branch codeMEM
BankS.w.i.f.t. Headquarters
BranchMembership Management
CityLa Hulpe
CountryBelgium

How the S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
MEM 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 SWIFT code SWHQBEBBMEM?

SWHQBEBBMEM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Membership Management, a branch or department 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.

What happens if I enter SWHQBEBBMEM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SWHQBEBBMEM against the details from S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters before you confirm.

What does each part of SWHQBEBBMEM mean?

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 MEM identifies the branch Membership Management.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SWHQBEBBMEM for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SWHQBEBBMEM.

Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBMEM?

SWHQBEBB points to the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBMEM is Membership Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWHQBEBBMEM.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.