SWIFT/BIC code SWHTBEBBAC3
SWHTBEBBAC3 belongs to Swift Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHTBEBBAC3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHTBEBB |
| Branch code | AC3 |
| Bank | Swift Headquarters |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
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.
- AC3 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SWHTBEBBAC3?
The code SWHTBEBBAC3 belongs to Swift Headquarters, a unit of Swift Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SWHTBEBBAC3 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SWHTBEBBAC3 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Swift Headquarters?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of SWHTBEBBAC3 stand for?
SWHT is the institution code of Swift Headquarters, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the code for the city or region and AC3 identifies the branch Swift Headquarters.
Do I need SWHTBEBBAC3 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SWHTBEBBAC3.
How long does a transfer to Swift Headquarters take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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.