SWIFT/BIC code CRARBE21XXX
CRARBE21XXX belongs to N.V. Creditmar in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRARBE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRARBE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | N.V. Creditmar |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
How the N.V. Creditmar SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRAR 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRARBE21XXX?
CRARBE21XXX identifies the main office of N.V. Creditmar in Antwerpen, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at N.V. Creditmar.
What is the best way to send money to N.V. Creditmar in Belgium?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to N.V. Creditmar in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRARBE21XXX 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. For other currencies you do need CRARBE21XXX.
Are CRARBE21 and CRARBE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CRARBE21 is the short version of CRARBE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to N.V. Creditmar in Antwerpen.
What do the letters in CRARBE21XXX stand for?
CRAR is the institution code of N.V. Creditmar, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.