SWIFT/BIC code CMBRFR2BARK
CMBRFR2BARK belongs to Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBRFR2BARK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBRFR2B |
| Branch code | ARK |
| Bank | Credit Mutuel Arkea |
| Branch | Customers Payments/ Back Office Flux |
| City | Brest |
| Country | France |
How the Credit Mutuel Arkea SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMBR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ARK 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CMBRFR2BARK?
The code CMBRFR2BARK belongs to Customers Payments/ Back Office Flux, a branch or department of Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CMBRFR2BARK to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CMBRFR2BARK.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Mutuel Arkea in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of CMBRFR2BARK mean?
CMBR is the bank code of Credit Mutuel Arkea, FR is the ISO code of France, 2B is the location code and ARK is the code of the department Customers Payments/ Back Office Flux.
Can I use CMBRFR2B instead of CMBRFR2BARK?
CMBRFR2B is the head office of Credit Mutuel Arkea, while CMBRFR2BARK is Customers Payments/ Back Office Flux. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMBRFR2BARK.
Has Credit Mutuel Arkea got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Mutuel Arkea in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.