SWIFT/BIC code SWHQBEBBSTD
SWHQBEBBSTD belongs to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQBEBBSTD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQBEBB |
| Branch code | STD |
| Bank | S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters |
| Branch | Standards Department |
| 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.
- STD 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 SWHQBEBBSTD?
SWHQBEBBSTD identifies Standards Department, a unit 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 is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need SWHQBEBBSTD 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 SWHQBEBBSTD.
How long does a transfer to S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use SWHQBEBB instead of SWHQBEBBSTD?
SWHQBEBB is the main office of S.w.i.f.t. Headquarters, while SWHQBEBBSTD points to Standards Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SWHQBEBBSTD if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.