SWIFT Code AXABBE22 — AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM), BERCHEM

About SWIFT Code AXABBE22 — AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM), BERCHEM

SWIFT code AXABBE22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) in BERCHEM, Belgium. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) for all outward international remittances from BERCHEM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AXABBE22

The code AXABBE22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AXABBE22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) account in BERCHEM, share SWIFT code AXABBE22 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM), BERCHEM must provide SWIFT code AXABBE22. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) in BERCHEM rely on SWIFT code AXABBE22 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) →

How SWIFT Code AXABBE22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AXABBE22 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AXABBE22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AXABBE22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BERCHEM only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Belgium.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AXABBE22 directly with AXA BANK EUROPE (FORMERLY AXA BANK BELGIUM)'s BERCHEM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.