SMBCBEBBGEB — SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
SMBCBEBBGEB is the SWIFT/BIC code for SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SMBCBEBBGEB is the SWIFT/BIC code for SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SMBCBEBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | RESTRICTED USE FOR TARGET 2 BRUSSELS ONLY |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SMBCBEBBGEB belong to?
The SWIFT code SMBCBEBBGEB identifies SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SMBCBEBBGEB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SMBCBEBBGEB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SMBC) represent the bank code for SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION; characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (GEB) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SMBCBEBBGEB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SMBCBEBBGEB 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 SMBCBEBB instead of SMBCBEBBGEB?
Yes. The 8-character code SMBCBEBB represents the primary headquarters of SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION. The 11-character code SMBCBEBBGEB targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SMBCBEBB (or SMBCBEBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
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).