ICBKBEBB — INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH
ICBKBEBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ICBKBEBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ICBKBEBB belong to?
The SWIFT code ICBKBEBB identifies INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ICBKBEBB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ICBKBEBB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ICBK) represent the bank code for INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH; characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ICBKBEBB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ICBKBEBB 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 ICBKBEBB instead of ICBKBEBB?
Yes. The 8-character code ICBKBEBB represents the primary headquarters of INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (EUROPE) S.A., BRUSSELS BRANCH. The 11-character code ICBKBEBB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ICBKBEBB (or ICBKBEBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ICBKBEBB?
The physical address registered for ICBKBEBB is: WILTCHER'S, AVENUE LOUISE 81, 1050, 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).