SWIFT Code GEBABEBB08D — BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV), TURNHOUT

About SWIFT Code GEBABEBB08D — BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV), TURNHOUT

SWIFT code GEBABEBB08D is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) in TURNHOUT, Belgium. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) for all outward international remittances from TURNHOUT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GEBABEBB08D

The code GEBABEBB08D follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GEBABEBB08D

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) account in TURNHOUT, share SWIFT code GEBABEBB08D with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV), TURNHOUT must provide SWIFT code GEBABEBB08D. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) in TURNHOUT rely on SWIFT code GEBABEBB08D for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) →

How SWIFT Code GEBABEBB08D Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GEBABEBB08D and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GEBABEBB08D

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GEBABEBB08D uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TURNHOUT only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Belgium.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm GEBABEBB08D directly with BNP PARIBAS FORTIS (FORTIS BANK SA/NV)'s TURNHOUT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.