MGTCBE2S — EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V.
MGTCBE2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V. in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
MGTCBE2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V. in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V. |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | 2S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MGTCBE2S belong to?
The SWIFT code MGTCBE2S identifies EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V. 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 MGTCBE2S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MGTCBE2S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MGTC) represent the bank code for EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V.; characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (2S) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MGTCBE2S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MGTCBE2S is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MGTCBE2S instead of MGTCBE2S?
Yes. The 8-character code MGTCBE2S represents the primary headquarters of EUROCLEAR BANK S.A./N.V.. The 11-character code MGTCBE2S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MGTCBE2S (or MGTCBE2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MGTCBE2S?
The physical address registered for MGTCBE2S is: BOULEVARD DU ROI ALBERT II 1, 1210, 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).