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SWIFT/BIC code SWHTBEBBAC1

SWHTBEBBAC1 belongs to Swift Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

SWHTBEBBAC1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSWHTBEBBAC1
8-character codeSWHTBEBB
Branch codeAC1
BankSwift Headquarters
Branch—
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How the Swift Headquarters SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SWHT 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.
AC1 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 bank uses BIC SWHTBEBBAC1?

SWHTBEBBAC1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Swift Headquarters, a branch or department of Swift Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need SWHTBEBBAC1 for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SWHTBEBBAC1.

How long does a transfer to Swift Headquarters take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use SWHTBEBBAC1 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SWHTBEBBAC1 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Swift Headquarters have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Swift Headquarters in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Swift Headquarters.

Can I use SWHTBEBB instead of SWHTBEBBAC1?

SWHTBEBB points to the head office of Swift Headquarters, while SWHTBEBBAC1 points to Swift Headquarters. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SWHTBEBBAC1 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.