ADFNBE44 — MEUSE FINCO
ADFNBE44 is the SWIFT/BIC code for MEUSE FINCO in LIEGE, Belgium — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ADFNBE44 is the SWIFT/BIC code for MEUSE FINCO in LIEGE, Belgium. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | MEUSE FINCO |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | 44 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ADFNBE44 belong to?
The SWIFT code ADFNBE44 identifies MEUSE FINCO in LIEGE, Belgium. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ADFNBE44 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ADFNBE44 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ADFN) represent the bank code for MEUSE FINCO; characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (44) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ADFNBE44 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ADFNBE44 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '44' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ADFNBE44 instead of ADFNBE44?
Yes. The 8-character code ADFNBE44 represents the primary headquarters of MEUSE FINCO. The 11-character code ADFNBE44 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ADFNBE44 (or ADFNBE44XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ADFNBE44?
The physical address registered for ADFNBE44 is: RUE DES GUILLEMINS 129, 4000, LIEGE, Belgium. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).