SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBPRM
SWHQBEBBPRM belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBPRM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | PRM |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Product Management Division |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- PRM 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBPRM?
SWHQBEBBPRM identifies Product Management Division, a branch or department 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.
How long does it take to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SWHQBEBBPRM to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SWHQBEBBPRM.
What does each part of SWHQBEBBPRM stand for?
SWHQ is the bank code of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and PRM identifies the department Product Management Division.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBPRM?
SWHQBEBB is the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBPRM points to Product Management Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SWHQBEBBPRM if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in Belgium?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.