SWIFT/BIC code CMCIFR21BCM
CMCIFR21BCM belongs to Credit Mutuel in Lille, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMCIFR21BCM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMCIFR21 |
| Branch code | BCM |
| Bank | Credit Mutuel |
| Branch | Banque Commerciale du Marche Nord Europe |
| City | Lille |
| Country | France |
The way the Credit Mutuel SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMCI 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.
- BCM 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 uses SWIFT code CMCIFR21BCM?
The code CMCIFR21BCM belongs to Banque Commerciale du Marche Nord Europe, part of Credit Mutuel in Lille, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Mutuel?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CMCIFR21 instead of CMCIFR21BCM?
CMCIFR21 points to the head office of Credit Mutuel, while CMCIFR21BCM points to Banque Commerciale du Marche Nord Europe. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMCIFR21BCM if the recipient asks for it.
Has Credit Mutuel got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Mutuel in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Mutuel.
What does each part of CMCIFR21BCM mean?
CMCI is the institution code of Credit Mutuel, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and BCM is the code of the branch Banque Commerciale du Marche Nord Europe.
Do I need CMCIFR21BCM to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CMCIFR21BCM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.