Vehicle registration plate code for
Belgium
B
European Union·ISO BE
Example plate
B
1-ABC-123
Typical format: 1-ABC-123. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Belgium is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "B" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
B
ISO-2
BE
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Belgium
What does "B" mean on a number plate?
"B" is the international distinguishing sign of Belgium — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Belgium is BE.
What does a Belgium number plate look like?
The typical format is "1-ABC-123" — for example "1-ABC-123". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Belgium use the blue EU band?
Yes. Belgium is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "B" letters on the left.
Anything special about Belgium plates?
Characters are traditionally maroon/red, not black.