SWIFT Code SPAABE22 — CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV), ANTWERPEN

About SWIFT Code SPAABE22 — CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV), ANTWERPEN

SWIFT code SPAABE22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) 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 CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) 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 SPAABE22

The code SPAABE22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SPAABE22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) account in ANTWERPEN, share SWIFT code SPAABE22 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 CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV), ANTWERPEN must provide SWIFT code SPAABE22. 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 CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) in ANTWERPEN rely on SWIFT code SPAABE22 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 CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) →

How SWIFT Code SPAABE22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SPAABE22 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 CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SPAABE22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SPAABE22 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 SPAABE22 directly with CRELAN SA/NV (FORMERLY CENTEA NV)'s ANTWERPEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.