SWIFT/BIC code CHFAFR21XXX
CHFAFR21XXX belongs to Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National in Rueil Malmaison, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHFAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHFAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rueil Malmaison |
| Country | France |
How the Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHFA 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 is behind BIC CHFAFR21XXX?
CHFAFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National in Rueil Malmaison, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National does not need a specific branch.
Does Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CHFAFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is CHFAFR21 and CHFAFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CHFAFR21 is the 8-character version of CHFAFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National in Rueil Malmaison.
Do I need CHFAFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CHFAFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Charbonnages de France Cdf Etablissement Public National?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.