SWIFT Code EURBBE99 — EUROPABANK N.V., GENT

About SWIFT Code EURBBE99 — EUROPABANK N.V., GENT

SWIFT code EURBBE99 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for EUROPABANK N.V. in GENT, 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 EUROPABANK N.V. for all outward international remittances from GENT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code EURBBE99

The code EURBBE99 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code EURBBE99

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your EUROPABANK N.V. account in GENT, share SWIFT code EURBBE99 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 EUROPABANK N.V., GENT must provide SWIFT code EURBBE99. 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 EUROPABANK N.V. in GENT rely on SWIFT code EURBBE99 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 EUROPABANK N.V. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for EUROPABANK N.V. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for EUROPABANK N.V. →

How SWIFT Code EURBBE99 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code EURBBE99 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 EUROPABANK N.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: EUROPABANK N.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EURBBE99

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EURBBE99 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GENT 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 EURBBE99 directly with EUROPABANK N.V.'s GENT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.