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SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBSAL

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

SWHQBEBBSAL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSWHQBEBBSAL
8-character codeSWHQBEBB
Branch codeSAL
BankS.w.i.f.t. Headquarters
BranchSales Division - General
CityLa Hulpe
CountryBelgium

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.
SAL 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 SWHQBEBBSAL?

SWHQBEBBSAL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sales Division - General, 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 do the letters in SWHQBEBBSAL mean?

SWHQ is the institution code of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and SAL identifies the department Sales Division - General.

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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBSAL?

SWHQBEBB is the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBSAL is Sales Division - General. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SWHQBEBBSAL if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use SWHQBEBBSAL with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SWHQBEBBSAL against the details from S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters before you confirm.

Do I need SWHQBEBBSAL for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SWHQBEBBSAL.

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