SWIFT/BIC code CAONFR21XXX
CAONFR21XXX belongs to Capital One in Villejuif, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CAONFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CAONFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Capital One |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Villejuif |
| Country | France |
How the Capital One SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CAON 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
What bank uses SWIFT code CAONFR21XXX?
The code CAONFR21XXX belongs to the main office of Capital One in Villejuif, France. Use it when a payment to Capital One does not need a specific branch.
Do I need CAONFR21XXX to send euros 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 still need CAONFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Capital One take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are CAONFR21 and CAONFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CAONFR21 is the 8-character version of CAONFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Capital One in Villejuif.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Capital One in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Capital One use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CAONFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Capital One in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.