EUCOBEBBEAS — EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET)
EUCOBEBBEAS is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET) in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
EUCOBEBBEAS is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: EUCOBEBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET) |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code EUCOBEBBEAS belong to?
The SWIFT code EUCOBEBBEAS identifies EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code EUCOBEBBEAS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of EUCOBEBBEAS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (EUCO) represent the bank code for EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET); characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (EAS) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code EUCOBEBBEAS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) EUCOBEBBEAS 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 EUCOBEBB instead of EUCOBEBBEAS?
Yes. The 8-character code EUCOBEBB represents the primary headquarters of EUROPEAN COMMISSION (DG BUDGET). The 11-character code EUCOBEBBEAS targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to EUCOBEBB (or EUCOBEBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to EUCOBEBBEAS?
The physical address registered for EUCOBEBBEAS is: EEAS BUILDING, ROND POINT SCHUMAN 9A, 1046, BRUSSELS, 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).