SWIFT/BIC code CEKVBE81XXX
CEKVBE81XXX belongs to Centrale Kredietverlening in Waregem, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CEKVBE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CEKVBE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Centrale Kredietverlening |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Waregem |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Centrale Kredietverlening SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CEKV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CEKVBE81XXX?
The code CEKVBE81XXX belongs to the main office of Centrale Kredietverlening in Waregem, Belgium. Use it when a payment to Centrale Kredietverlening does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Centrale Kredietverlening?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CEKVBE81XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CEKVBE81XXX.
Are CEKVBE81 and CEKVBE81XXX the same code?
Yes. CEKVBE81 is the short version of CEKVBE81XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Centrale Kredietverlening in Waregem.
What is the best way to send money to Centrale Kredietverlening in Belgium?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of CEKVBE81XXX mean?
CEKV is the institution code of Centrale Kredietverlening, BE stands for Belgium, 81 is the location code 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.