CIKBBEBBEA1 — EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM)
CIKBBEBBEA1 is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM) in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
CIKBBEBBEA1 is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: CIKBBEBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM) |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | ESES ACPT 1 |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CIKBBEBBEA1 belong to?
The SWIFT code CIKBBEBBEA1 identifies EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CIKBBEBBEA1 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CIKBBEBBEA1 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CIKB) represent the bank code for EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM); characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (EA1) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CIKBBEBBEA1 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CIKBBEBBEA1 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CIKBBEBB instead of CIKBBEBBEA1?
Yes. The 8-character code CIKBBEBB represents the primary headquarters of EUROCLEAR BELGIUM (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIK BELGIUM). The 11-character code CIKBBEBBEA1 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CIKBBEBB (or CIKBBEBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
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).