SWIFT/BIC code RABOBE22XXX

RABOBE22XXX belongs to Rabobank Antwerp in Antwerpen, Belgium.

RABOBE22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRABOBE22XXX
8-character codeRABOBE22
Branch codeXXX
BankRabobank Antwerp
BranchHead office
CityAntwerpen
CountryBelgium

The way the Rabobank Antwerp SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

RABO 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 RABOBE22XXX?

RABOBE22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Rabobank Antwerp in Antwerpen, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Rabobank Antwerp.

What happens if I enter RABOBE22XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RABOBE22XXX with the recipient before sending.

Are RABOBE22 and RABOBE22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. RABOBE22 is the 8-character version of RABOBE22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Rabobank Antwerp in Antwerpen.

Do I need RABOBE22XXX to send euros to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RABOBE22XXX.

How long does a transfer to Rabobank Antwerp take in Belgium?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in RABOBE22XXX stand for?

RABO is the institution code of Rabobank Antwerp, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

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