SWIFT Code BKIDBE22 — BANK OF INDIA, ANTWERPEN

About SWIFT Code BKIDBE22 — BANK OF INDIA, ANTWERPEN

SWIFT code BKIDBE22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF INDIA in ANTWERPEN, 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 BANK OF INDIA for all outward international remittances from ANTWERPEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKIDBE22

The code BKIDBE22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKIDBE22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF INDIA account in ANTWERPEN, share SWIFT code BKIDBE22 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 BANK OF INDIA, ANTWERPEN must provide SWIFT code BKIDBE22. 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 BANK OF INDIA in ANTWERPEN rely on SWIFT code BKIDBE22 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 BANK OF INDIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF INDIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF INDIA →

How SWIFT Code BKIDBE22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKIDBE22 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 BANK OF INDIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF INDIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKIDBE22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKIDBE22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ANTWERPEN 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 BKIDBE22 directly with BANK OF INDIA's ANTWERPEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.