HABBBEBB001 — HABIB BANK LTD.
HABBBEBB001 is the SWIFT/BIC code for HABIB BANK LTD. in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
HABBBEBB001 is the SWIFT/BIC code for HABIB BANK LTD. in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: HABBBEBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | HABIB BANK LTD. |
| 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 HABBBEBB001 belong to?
The SWIFT code HABBBEBB001 identifies HABIB BANK LTD. in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HABBBEBB001 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HABBBEBB001 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HABB) represent the bank code for HABIB BANK LTD.; characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (001) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HABBBEBB001 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HABBBEBB001 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 HABBBEBB instead of HABBBEBB001?
Yes. The 8-character code HABBBEBB represents the primary headquarters of HABIB BANK LTD.. The 11-character code HABBBEBB001 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HABBBEBB (or HABBBEBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HABBBEBB001?
The physical address registered for HABBBEBB001 is: RUE DU TRONE 14-16, 1000, 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).