SWIFT/BIC code BCGEFR21XXX
BCGEFR21XXX belongs to Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCGEFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCGEFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCGE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code BCGEFR21XXX?
The code BCGEFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BCGEFR21XXX stand for?
BCGE is the bank code of Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCGEFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need BCGEFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCGEFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banque Cantonale de Geneve France SA take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.