SWIFT/BIC code CIAOFR21XXX

CIAOFR21XXX belongs to Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere in Strasbourg, France.

CIAOFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIAOFR21XXX
8-character codeCIAOFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankCredit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere
BranchHead office
CityStrasbourg
CountryFrance

The way the Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere SWIFT/BIC works

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

CIAO 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code CIAOFR21XXX?

CIAOFR21XXX identifies the head office of Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere in Strasbourg, France. Use it when a payment to Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere does not need a specific branch.

Does Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – CIAOFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere in France, so there is no branch code to choose.

Are CIAOFR21 and CIAOFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. CIAOFR21 is the short version of CIAOFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere in Strasbourg.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere in France?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CIAOFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CIAOFR21XXX.

What happens if I enter CIAOFR21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CIAOFR21XXX against the details from Credit Immobilier Alsace Lorraine Filiale Financiere before you confirm.

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