SWIFT Code FORDBE21 — FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC, ANTWERPEN

About SWIFT Code FORDBE21 — FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC, ANTWERPEN

SWIFT code FORDBE21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC 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 FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC 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 FORDBE21

The code FORDBE21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code FORDBE21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC account in ANTWERPEN, share SWIFT code FORDBE21 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 FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC, ANTWERPEN must provide SWIFT code FORDBE21. 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 FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC in ANTWERPEN rely on SWIFT code FORDBE21 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 FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC →

How SWIFT Code FORDBE21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FORDBE21 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 FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FORDBE21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FORDBE21 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 FORDBE21 directly with FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC's ANTWERPEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.