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SWIFT/BIC code SWHTBEBBXXX

SWHTBEBBXXX belongs to Swift Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium.

SWHTBEBBXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSWHTBEBBXXX
8-character codeSWHTBEBB
Branch codeXXX
BankSwift Headquarters
BranchHead office
CityLa Hulpe
CountryBelgium

How the Swift Headquarters SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
XXX 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 institution uses BIC SWHTBEBBXXX?

SWHTBEBBXXX identifies the headquarters of Swift Headquarters in La Hulpe, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Swift Headquarters.

What do the letters in SWHTBEBBXXX stand for?

SWHT is the institution code of Swift Headquarters, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Swift 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 SWHTBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SWHTBEBBXXX.

How long does a transfer to Swift Headquarters take in Belgium?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Is SWHTBEBB and SWHTBEBBXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. SWHTBEBB is the short version of SWHTBEBBXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Swift Headquarters in La Hulpe.

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