SWIFT Code KREDBEBB022 — KBC BANK NV, ANTWERPEN

About SWIFT Code KREDBEBB022 — KBC BANK NV, ANTWERPEN

SWIFT code KREDBEBB022 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KBC BANK 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 KBC BANK 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 KREDBEBB022

The code KREDBEBB022 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KREDBEBB022

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KBC BANK NV account in ANTWERPEN, share SWIFT code KREDBEBB022 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 KBC BANK NV, ANTWERPEN must provide SWIFT code KREDBEBB022. 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 KBC BANK NV in ANTWERPEN rely on SWIFT code KREDBEBB022 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 KBC BANK NV →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KBC BANK NV →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KBC BANK NV →

How SWIFT Code KREDBEBB022 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KREDBEBB022 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 KBC BANK NV.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KBC BANK NV receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KREDBEBB022

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KREDBEBB022 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 KREDBEBB022 directly with KBC BANK NV's ANTWERPEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.