SWIFT/BIC code SCITFR21XXX
SCITFR21XXX belongs to Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA in Grenoble, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCITFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCITFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Grenoble |
| Country | France |
The way the Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCIT 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 is behind BIC SCITFR21XXX?
SCITFR21XXX identifies the headquarters of Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA in Grenoble, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SCITFR21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCITFR21XXX against the details from Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is SCITFR21 and SCITFR21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SCITFR21 is the short version of SCITFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA in Grenoble.
How long does a transfer to Credit Immobilier des Alpes SA take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SCITFR21XXX 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. For other currencies you still need SCITFR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.