SWIFT/BIC code SCMGFR21XXX
SCMGFR21XXX belongs to Sacicap de la Gironde in Bordeaux, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCMGFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCMGFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sacicap de la Gironde |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
The way the Sacicap de la Gironde SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCMG 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 SWIFT code SCMGFR21XXX?
SCMGFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Sacicap de la Gironde in Bordeaux, France. Use it when a payment to Sacicap de la Gironde does not need a specific branch.
Do I need SCMGFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of 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 SCMGFR21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sacicap de la Gironde take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is SCMGFR21 and SCMGFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCMGFR21 is the short version of SCMGFR21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Sacicap de la Gironde in Bordeaux.
Does Sacicap de la Gironde use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SCMGFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sacicap de la Gironde in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sacicap de la Gironde?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.