SWIFT Code WBDWBE91 — WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV, GENT

About SWIFT Code WBDWBE91 — WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV, GENT

SWIFT code WBDWBE91 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV in GENT, 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 WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV for all outward international remittances from GENT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WBDWBE91

The code WBDWBE91 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WBDWBE91

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV account in GENT, share SWIFT code WBDWBE91 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 WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV, GENT must provide SWIFT code WBDWBE91. 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 WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV in GENT rely on SWIFT code WBDWBE91 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 WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV →

How SWIFT Code WBDWBE91 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WBDWBE91 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 WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WBDWBE91

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WBDWBE91 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GENT 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 WBDWBE91 directly with WEGHSTEEN EN DRIEGE NV's GENT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.