SWIFT Code CCPEFR21 — CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE), SAINT ETIENNE

About SWIFT Code CCPEFR21 — CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE), SAINT ETIENNE

SWIFT code CCPEFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) in SAINT ETIENNE, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) for all outward international remittances from SAINT ETIENNE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CCPEFR21

The code CCPEFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CCPEFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) account in SAINT ETIENNE, share SWIFT code CCPEFR21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE), SAINT ETIENNE must provide SWIFT code CCPEFR21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) in SAINT ETIENNE rely on SWIFT code CCPEFR21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) →

How SWIFT Code CCPEFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CCPEFR21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CCPEFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CCPEFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SAINT ETIENNE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CCPEFR21 directly with CAISSE DE CONGES PAYES DU BATIMENT (CGE)'s SAINT ETIENNE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.