SWIFT/BIC code CRCVFR21XXX
CRCVFR21XXX belongs to Crcam du Calvados in Caen, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRCVFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRCVFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Crcam du Calvados |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Caen |
| Country | France |
How the Crcam du Calvados SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRCV 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
What bank uses SWIFT code CRCVFR21XXX?
CRCVFR21XXX identifies the head office of Crcam du Calvados in Caen, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Crcam du Calvados does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of CRCVFR21XXX mean?
CRCV is the institution code of Crcam du Calvados, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter CRCVFR21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRCVFR21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Crcam du Calvados have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CRCVFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Crcam du Calvados in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are CRCVFR21 and CRCVFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CRCVFR21 is the short version of CRCVFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Crcam du Calvados in Caen.
Do I need CRCVFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRCVFR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.