SWIFT/BIC code SCMLFR21XXX
SCMLFR21XXX belongs to Credit Immobilier des Alpes in Grenoble, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCMLFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCMLFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Credit Immobilier des Alpes |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Grenoble |
| Country | France |
The way the Credit Immobilier des Alpes SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCML 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 SCMLFR21XXX?
SCMLFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Credit Immobilier des Alpes in Grenoble, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Credit Immobilier des Alpes does not need a specific branch.
Do I need SCMLFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SCMLFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Immobilier des Alpes?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is SCMLFR21 and SCMLFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCMLFR21 is the 8-character version of SCMLFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Credit Immobilier des Alpes in Grenoble.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Immobilier des Alpes?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Credit Immobilier des Alpes have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SCMLFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Credit Immobilier des Alpes in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.