GEBABEBB08B — BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV)
GEBABEBB08B is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) in MECHELEN, Belgium — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
GEBABEBB08B is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) in MECHELEN, Belgium. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: GEBABEBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) |
| 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 GEBABEBB08B belong to?
The SWIFT code GEBABEBB08B identifies BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) in MECHELEN, Belgium. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GEBABEBB08B mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GEBABEBB08B are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GEBA) represent the bank code for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV); characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (08B) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GEBABEBB08B active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GEBABEBB08B 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 GEBABEBB instead of GEBABEBB08B?
Yes. The 8-character code GEBABEBB represents the primary headquarters of BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV). The 11-character code GEBABEBB08B targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GEBABEBB (or GEBABEBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GEBABEBB08B?
The physical address registered for GEBABEBB08B is: VAN BENEDENLAAN 26, 2800, MECHELEN, 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).