SWIFT/BIC code CVAAFR21XXX
CVAAFR21XXX belongs to Cavac in La Roche Sur Yon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CVAAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CVAAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cavac |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | La Roche Sur Yon |
| Country | France |
The way the Cavac SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CVAA 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
Which bank is behind BIC CVAAFR21XXX?
The code CVAAFR21XXX belongs to the head office of Cavac in La Roche Sur Yon, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Cavac.
Does Cavac have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CVAAFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cavac in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of CVAAFR21XXX stand for?
CVAA is the bank code of Cavac, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need CVAAFR21XXX for a euro transfer 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 CVAAFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Cavac take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is CVAAFR21 and CVAAFR21XXX the same code?
Yes. CVAAFR21 is the 8-character version of CVAAFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Cavac in La Roche Sur Yon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.