SWIFT/BIC code BGHVBE21XXX
BGHVBE21XXX belongs to Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGHVBE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGHVBE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGHV 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 bank uses BIC BGHVBE21XXX?
The code BGHVBE21XXX belongs to the head office of Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs in Antwerpen, Belgium. Use it when a payment to Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BGHVBE21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BGHVBE21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BGHVBE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BGHVBE21XXX stand for?
BGHV is the institution code of Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is BGHVBE21 and BGHVBE21XXX the same code?
Yes. BGHVBE21 is the 8-character version of BGHVBE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Beeckmans, van Gaver et Cie, Scs in Antwerpen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.