SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBSNF
SWHQBEBBSNF belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBSNF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | SNF |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Swiftnet Fin Migration |
| City | La Hulpe |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- SNF 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 is behind BIC SWHQBEBBSNF?
SWHQBEBBSNF identifies Swiftnet Fin Migration, 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.
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. All of them are listed on the page of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters.
What is the best way to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SWHQBEBBSNF stand for?
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 SNF is the code of the branch Swiftnet Fin Migration.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBSNF?
SWHQBEBB is the head office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBSNF points to Swiftnet Fin Migration. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWHQBEBBSNF.
How long does it take to send money to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.