SWIFT/BIC code FORDBE21XXX
FORDBE21XXX belongs to Ford Credit Europe PLC in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FORDBE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FORDBE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ford Credit Europe PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Ford Credit Europe PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FORD 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/BIC code FORDBE21XXX?
The code FORDBE21XXX belongs to the head office of Ford Credit Europe PLC in Antwerpen, Belgium. Use it when a payment to Ford Credit Europe PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Ford Credit Europe PLC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FORDBE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ford Credit Europe PLC in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in FORDBE21XXX mean?
FORD is the institution code of Ford Credit Europe PLC, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Ford Credit Europe PLC in Belgium?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need FORDBE21XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need FORDBE21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Ford Credit Europe PLC take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.