SWIFT/BIC code HBKABE22XXX
HBKABE22XXX belongs to Record Bank NV in Gent, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBKABE22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBKABE22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Record Bank NV |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gent |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Record Bank NV SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HBKA 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBKABE22XXX?
The code HBKABE22XXX belongs to the headquarters of Record Bank NV in Gent, Belgium. Use it when a payment to Record Bank NV does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in HBKABE22XXX stand for?
HBKA is the institution code of Record Bank NV, BE stands for Belgium, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is HBKABE22 and HBKABE22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HBKABE22 is the 8-character version of HBKABE22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Record Bank NV in Gent.
How long does it take to send money to Record Bank NV?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBKABE22XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to 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 HBKABE22XXX.
Does Record Bank NV have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Record Bank NV in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.