SWIFT/BIC code CCMHFR21XXX

CCMHFR21XXX belongs to Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre in Le Havre, France.

CCMHFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCCMHFR21XXX
8-character codeCCMHFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankCaisse de Credit Municipal du Havre
BranchHead office
CityLe Havre
CountryFrance

How the Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CCMH 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 institution is behind BIC CCMHFR21XXX?

The code CCMHFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre in Le Havre, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre.

What happens if I enter CCMHFR21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CCMHFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.

Is CCMHFR21 and CCMHFR21XXX the same code?

Yes. CCMHFR21 is the short version of CCMHFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre in Le Havre.

How long does a transfer to Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CCMHFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CCMHFR21XXX.

What do the letters in CCMHFR21XXX mean?

CCMH is the bank code of Caisse de Credit Municipal du Havre, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.