SWIFT/BIC code JVBABE22XXX

JVBABE22XXX belongs to Bank J. van Breda and Co NV in Antwerpen, Belgium.

JVBABE22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeJVBABE22XXX
8-character codeJVBABE22
Branch codeXXX
BankBank J. van Breda and Co NV
BranchHead office
CityAntwerpen
CountryBelgium

The way the Bank J. van Breda and Co NV SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

JVBA 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 BIC JVBABE22XXX?

JVBABE22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank J. van Breda and Co NV in Antwerpen, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank J. van Breda and Co NV.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank J. van Breda and Co NV?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in JVBABE22XXX mean?

JVBA is the institution code of Bank J. van Breda and Co NV, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 22 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Does Bank J. van Breda and Co NV use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, JVBABE22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank J. van Breda and Co NV in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is JVBABE22 and JVBABE22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. JVBABE22 is the 8-character version of JVBABE22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank J. van Breda and Co NV in Antwerpen.

How long does a transfer to Bank J. van Breda and Co NV take in Belgium?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.