SWIFT/BIC code MEPTBE21XXX
MEPTBE21XXX belongs to Merit Capital in Berchem, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEPTBE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEPTBE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merit Capital |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berchem |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Merit Capital SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEPT 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 bank uses BIC MEPTBE21XXX?
MEPTBE21XXX identifies the head office of Merit Capital in Berchem, Belgium. Use it when you send money to an account at Merit Capital.
How long does it take to send money to Merit Capital in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MEPTBE21XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MEPTBE21XXX.
Is MEPTBE21 and MEPTBE21XXX the same code?
Yes. MEPTBE21 is the 8-character version of MEPTBE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Merit Capital in Berchem.
What does each part of MEPTBE21XXX stand for?
MEPT is the bank code of Merit Capital, BE stands for Belgium, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Merit Capital in Belgium?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.