SWIFT/BIC code CGECFR21XXX
CGECFR21XXX belongs to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire in Bourges, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CGECFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CGECFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bourges |
| Country | France |
The way the Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CGEC 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 uses SWIFT code CGECFR21XXX?
CGECFR21XXX identifies the head office of Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire in Bourges, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire does not need a specific branch.
Does Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CGECFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CGECFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CGECFR21XXX.
What is the best way to send money to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are CGECFR21 and CGECFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CGECFR21 is the 8-character version of CGECFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Centre Loire in Bourges.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.