SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBREF
SWHQBEBBREF belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBREF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | REF |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | — |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- REF 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBREF?
The code SWHQBEBBREF belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, part 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 do the letters in SWHQBEBBREF mean?
SWHQ is the institution code of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and REF is the code of the branch S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters.
Do I need SWHQBEBBREF for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SWHQBEBBREF.
What is the cheapest way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBREF?
SWHQBEBB is the main office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBREF is S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWHQBEBBREF.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.