IBAN in Belgium
Belgium IBANs are 16 characters long, starting with BE. Below you'll find the format, an example, and 5 major banks with SWIFT codes.
Belgium IBAN Format
Euro · EUR
Belgium IBAN Structure
2-letter country code + 2 check digits + 3-digit bank code + 7-digit account number + 2 national check digits
Major Banks in Belgium with SWIFT Codes
Click any bank for a bank-specific IBAN example and payment instructions.
| Bank | SWIFT / BIC | |
|---|---|---|
| KBC Bank | KREDBEBB | IBAN guide |
| BNP Paribas Fortis | GEBABEBB | IBAN guide |
| Belfius Bank | GKCCBEBB | IBAN guide |
| ING Belgium | BBRUBEBB | IBAN guide |
| Argenta | ARSPBE22 | IBAN guide |
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Belgium IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Belgium IBAN format, validation, and international payments.
Belgium IBANs are 16 characters long and always start with BE. The structure is: 2-letter country code + 2 check digits + 3-digit bank code + 7-digit account number + 2 national check digits. An example Belgium IBAN looks like: BE68 5390 0754 7034.
For SEPA payments within the EU/EEA — including to Belgium — the IBAN alone is sufficient. For international SWIFT international wire transfer wires from outside the SEPA zone, you will also need the bank's BIC/SWIFT code.
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A valid Belgium IBAN is exactly 16 characters, starts with BE, and passes the mod-97 check digit algorithm. Bitwage validates all IBANs automatically before routing any payment — preventing misdirected funds. For batch payments, use {{link:products/masspay}} with CSV upload.
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