SWIFT/BIC code ABNABE2AIPC
ABNABE2AIPC belongs to ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch in Berchem, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABNABE2AIPC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABNABE2A |
| Branch code | IPC |
| Bank | ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch |
| Branch | International Private Clients Department |
| City | Berchem |
| Country | Belgium |
How the ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABNA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- IPC 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code ABNABE2AIPC?
The code ABNABE2AIPC belongs to International Private Clients Department, a branch or department of ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch in Berchem, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ABNABE2A instead of ABNABE2AIPC?
ABNABE2A is the head office of ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch, while ABNABE2AIPC points to International Private Clients Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ABNABE2AIPC if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ABNABE2AIPC mean?
ABNA is the bank code of ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch, BE stands for Belgium, 2A is the code for the city or region and IPC identifies the branch International Private Clients Department.
What is the cheapest way to send money to ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ABNABE2AIPC for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ABNABE2AIPC.
How long does a transfer to ABN Amro Bank N.V. Belgian Branch take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.