SWIFT/BIC code BKIDBE22XXX
BKIDBE22XXX belongs to Bank of India in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDBE22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDBE22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BKIDBE22XXX?
BKIDBE22XXX identifies the main office of Bank of India in Antwerpen, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of India.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India in Belgium?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What do the letters in BKIDBE22XXX stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BKIDBE22XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BKIDBE22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.