SWIFT/BIC code AVEVBE21XXX
AVEVBE21XXX belongs to Aveve SA in Merksem, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AVEVBE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AVEVBE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aveve SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Merksem |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Aveve SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AVEV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 is behind SWIFT code AVEVBE21XXX?
The code AVEVBE21XXX belongs to the head office of Aveve SA in Merksem, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Aveve SA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aveve SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use AVEVBE21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AVEVBE21XXX against the details from Aveve SA before sending.
Are AVEVBE21 and AVEVBE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. AVEVBE21 is the 8-character version of AVEVBE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Aveve SA in Merksem.
Do I need AVEVBE21XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need AVEVBE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Aveve SA?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.