SWIFT/BIC code CGERFR21XXX
CGERFR21XXX belongs to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine in Metz, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CGERFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CGERFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Metz |
| Country | France |
The way the Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CGER 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 BIC CGERFR21XXX?
CGERFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine in Metz, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine.
What does each part of CGERFR21XXX mean?
CGER is the bank code of Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need CGERFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CGERFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are CGERFR21 and CGERFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CGERFR21 is the short version of CGERFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine in Metz.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Lorraine?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.