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SWIFT/BIC code CMBRFR2BXXX

CMBRFR2BXXX belongs to Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest, France.

CMBRFR2BXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCMBRFR2BXXX
8-character codeCMBRFR2B
Branch codeXXX
BankCredit Mutuel Arkea
BranchHead office
CityBrest
CountryFrance

The way 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.
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 institution uses BIC CMBRFR2BXXX?

CMBRFR2BXXX identifies the headquarters of Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Credit Mutuel Arkea.

What do the letters in CMBRFR2BXXX mean?

CMBR is the bank code of Credit Mutuel Arkea, FR is the ISO code of France, 2B is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Has Credit Mutuel Arkea got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Mutuel Arkea in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Mutuel Arkea.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Mutuel Arkea?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Is CMBRFR2B and CMBRFR2BXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. CMBRFR2B is the short version of CMBRFR2BXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest.

Do I need CMBRFR2BXXX to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CMBRFR2BXXX.

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