SWIFT/BIC code WAFABEBBXXX
WAFABEBBXXX belongs to Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAFABEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAFABEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WAFA 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
What bank uses SWIFT code WAFABEBBXXX?
The code WAFABEBBXXX belongs to the headquarters of Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank) in Brussels, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank).
Do I need WAFABEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need WAFABEBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are WAFABEBB and WAFABEBBXXX the same code?
Yes. WAFABEBB is the 8-character version of WAFABEBBXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank) in Brussels.
What is the best way to send money to Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in WAFABEBBXXX stand for?
WAFA is the bank code of Attijariwafa Bank (Formerly Wafabank), BE is the ISO code of Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.