IBAN for BNP Paribas Fortis
BNP Paribas Fortis is a major bank in Belgium. IBANs at BNP Paribas Fortis are 16 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB. Belgium's largest bank. Bank code 539, formerly Fortis.
BNP Paribas Fortis
Belgium · EUR
How to Pay BNP Paribas Fortis in Belgium via Bitwage
Belgium is in the SEPA zone. Bitwage routes payments to BNP Paribas Fortis accounts via SEPA instant transfer — typically settling in under 10 seconds, with fees far below a SWIFT wire.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Belgium contractor. Enter their BNP Paribas Fortis IBAN (16 characters) and SWIFT code GEBABEBB.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD to EUR and routes via SEPA. Your contractor's BNP Paribas Fortis account is credited — typically same day.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Belgium may require standard EU AML checks and contractor W-8BEN documentation. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Belgium payments.
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BNP Paribas Fortis IBAN FAQ
Common questions about BNP Paribas Fortis IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Belgium contractors.
BNP Paribas Fortis IBANs are 16 characters long and start with BE. A typical example is BE68 5390 0754 7034. Belgium's largest bank. Bank code 539, formerly Fortis. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code GEBABEBB.
The SWIFT/BIC code for BNP Paribas Fortis is <strong>GEBABEBB</strong>. This identifies BNP Paribas Fortis on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's BNP Paribas Fortis IBAN to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Since Belgium is in the SEPA bank transfer zone, Bitwage routes the payment via SEPA instant — typically settling in seconds at near-zero cost. No SWIFT wire fee.
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Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via SEPA instant — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.