SWIFT/BIC code ABERBE22XXX
ABERBE22XXX belongs to Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABERBE22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABERBE22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABER Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution uses SWIFT code ABERBE22XXX?
ABERBE22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV in Antwerpen, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV.
Is ABERBE22 and ABERBE22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ABERBE22 is the 8-character version of ABERBE22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV in Antwerpen.
Do I need ABERBE22XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ABERBE22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV in Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ABERBE22XXX mean?
ABER is the bank code of Abk Bank, Divisie van Bank J. van Breda En Co NV, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.