SWIFT/BIC code UPANBE21XXX
UPANBE21XXX belongs to Upar in Antwerpen, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UPANBE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UPANBE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Upar |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Antwerpen |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the Upar SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UPAN 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 SWIFT/BIC code UPANBE21XXX?
UPANBE21XXX identifies the headquarters of Upar in Antwerpen, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Upar.
What happens if I enter UPANBE21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UPANBE21XXX against the details from Upar before you confirm.
What does each part of UPANBE21XXX mean?
UPAN is the bank code of Upar, BE stands for Belgium, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Upar in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UPANBE21XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need UPANBE21XXX.
Are UPANBE21 and UPANBE21XXX the same code?
Yes. UPANBE21 is the 8-character version of UPANBE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Upar in Antwerpen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.