SWIFT/BIC code CCMLFR21XXX
CCMLFR21XXX belongs to Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCMLFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCMLFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
How the Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CCML 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CCMLFR21XXX?
CCMLFR21XXX identifies the head office of Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon in Lyon, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon.
Do I need CCMLFR21XXX to send euros 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 still need CCMLFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is CCMLFR21 and CCMLFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CCMLFR21 is the 8-character version of CCMLFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon in Lyon.
What is the best way to send money to Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CCMLFR21XXX mean?
CCML is the institution code of Caisse de Credit Municipal de Lyon, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.