SWIFT/BIC code CIPAFR21XXX
CIPAFR21XXX belongs to Cipa-Civ in La Roche Sur Yon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIPAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIPAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cipa-Civ |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | La Roche Sur Yon |
| Country | France |
The way the Cipa-Civ SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CIPA 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 SWIFT/BIC code CIPAFR21XXX?
CIPAFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Cipa-Civ in La Roche Sur Yon, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Cipa-Civ does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cipa-Civ in France?
Banks often 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.
Does Cipa-Civ have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CIPAFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cipa-Civ in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in CIPAFR21XXX mean?
CIPA is the bank code of Cipa-Civ, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter CIPAFR21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CIPAFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Do I need CIPAFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CIPAFR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.