SWIFT/BIC code CEFNNCN1XXX

CEFNNCN1XXX belongs to Centre Financier de Noumea in Noumea, New Caledonia.

CEFNNCN1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCEFNNCN1XXX
8-character codeCEFNNCN1
Branch codeXXX
BankCentre Financier de Noumea
BranchHead office
CityNoumea
CountryNew Caledonia

The way the Centre Financier de Noumea SWIFT/BIC works

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

CEFN Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NC Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
N1 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 SWIFT/BIC code CEFNNCN1XXX?

CEFNNCN1XXX identifies the head office of Centre Financier de Noumea in Noumea, New Caledonia. It is the code to use when a payment to Centre Financier de Noumea does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Centre Financier de Noumea in New Caledonia?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in New Caledonia with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of CEFNNCN1XXX stand for?

CEFN is the bank code of Centre Financier de Noumea, NC stands for New Caledonia, N1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Centre Financier de Noumea?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CEFNNCN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Caledonia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Does Centre Financier de Noumea have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, CEFNNCN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Centre Financier de Noumea in New Caledonia, so there is no branch code to choose.

How long does a transfer to Centre Financier de Noumea take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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