SWIFT/BIC code WIAUBEB1XXX
WIAUBEB1XXX belongs to Winterthur Assurances in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WIAUBEB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WIAUBEB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Winterthur Assurances |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Winterthur Assurances SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WIAU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 bank is behind BIC WIAUBEB1XXX?
WIAUBEB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Winterthur Assurances in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Winterthur Assurances.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Winterthur Assurances?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use WIAUBEB1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WIAUBEB1XXX against the details from Winterthur Assurances before sending.
Does Winterthur Assurances use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WIAUBEB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Winterthur Assurances in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of WIAUBEB1XXX stand for?
WIAU is the bank code of Winterthur Assurances, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Is WIAUBEB1 and WIAUBEB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WIAUBEB1 is the 8-character version of WIAUBEB1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Winterthur Assurances in Brussels.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.