SWIFT/BIC code CMCIFRP1COV
CMCIFRP1COV belongs to Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMCIFRP1COV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMCIFRP1 |
| Branch code | COV |
| Bank | Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques |
| Branch | Cm-Cic Covered Bonds |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- P1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- COV 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 CMCIFRP1COV?
The code CMCIFRP1COV belongs to Cm-Cic Covered Bonds, part of Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CMCIFRP1COV incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMCIFRP1COV with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in CMCIFRP1COV mean?
CMCI is the institution code of Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and COV identifies the department Cm-Cic Covered Bonds.
Can I use CMCIFRP1 instead of CMCIFRP1COV?
CMCIFRP1 points to the head office of Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques, while CMCIFRP1COV is Cm-Cic Covered Bonds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMCIFRP1COV.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Mutuel-Cic Banques in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CMCIFRP1COV to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CMCIFRP1COV.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.