SWIFT/BIC code LIEKBE21XXX

LIEKBE21XXX belongs to Liekens R. in Antwerpen, Belgium.

LIEKBE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLIEKBE21XXX
8-character codeLIEKBE21
Branch codeXXX
BankLiekens R.
BranchHead office
CityAntwerpen
CountryBelgium

The way the Liekens R. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

LIEK 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 uses SWIFT code LIEKBE21XXX?

LIEKBE21XXX identifies the head office of Liekens R. in Antwerpen, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to Liekens R. does not need a specific branch.

Do I need LIEKBE21XXX for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LIEKBE21XXX.

What happens if I use LIEKBE21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LIEKBE21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Liekens R. take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Is LIEKBE21 and LIEKBE21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. LIEKBE21 is the 8-character version of LIEKBE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Liekens R. in Antwerpen.

Does Liekens R. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, LIEKBE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Liekens R. in Belgium, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

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