SWIFT/BIC code CIFEFR21XXX
CIFEFR21XXX belongs to Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA in Blois, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIFEFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIFEFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Blois |
| Country | France |
How the Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CIFE 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 CIFEFR21XXX?
CIFEFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA in Blois, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA.
Do I need CIFEFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CIFEFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is CIFEFR21 and CIFEFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CIFEFR21 is the short version of CIFEFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA in Blois.
What does each part of CIFEFR21XXX mean?
CIFE is the institution code of Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Immobilier de France-Centre Ouest SA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services 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.