SWIFT/BIC code MUEXFR21XXX

MUEXFR21XXX belongs to Mutuelle Existence in Lyon, France.

MUEXFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMUEXFR21XXX
8-character codeMUEXFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankMutuelle Existence
BranchHead office
CityLyon
CountryFrance

The way the Mutuelle Existence SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MUEX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code MUEXFR21XXX?

MUEXFR21XXX identifies the main office of Mutuelle Existence in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Mutuelle Existence does not need a specific branch.

Does Mutuelle Existence have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MUEXFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mutuelle Existence in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Mutuelle Existence?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Are MUEXFR21 and MUEXFR21XXX the same code?

Yes. MUEXFR21 is the 8-character version of MUEXFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Mutuelle Existence in Lyon.

How long does it take to send money to Mutuelle Existence?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MUEXFR21XXX 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. For other currencies you still need MUEXFR21XXX.

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