SWIFT/BIC code SGCUFR21XXX

SGCUFR21XXX belongs to Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect. in Meylan, France.

SGCUFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSGCUFR21XXX
8-character codeSGCUFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankSociete Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect.
BranchHead office
CityMeylan
CountryFrance

How the Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect. SWIFT/BIC works

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

SGCU 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 BIC SGCUFR21XXX?

SGCUFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect. in Meylan, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect..

What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter SGCUFR21XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SGCUFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect. in France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SGCUFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SGCUFR21XXX.

Is SGCUFR21 and SGCUFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. SGCUFR21 is the short version of SGCUFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Societe Garantie Coop Mutuel des Ind. Met. Elect. in Meylan.

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