SWIFT/BIC code HSAABE21XXX
HSAABE21XXX belongs to Centea in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSAABE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSAABE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Centea |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Centea SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSAA 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 uses SWIFT code HSAABE21XXX?
The code HSAABE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Centea in Antwerpen, Belgium. Use it when a payment to Centea does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Centea?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Centea have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HSAABE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Centea in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are HSAABE21 and HSAABE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HSAABE21 is the 8-character version of HSAABE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Centea in Antwerpen.
Do I need HSAABE21XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HSAABE21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Centea take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.