SWIFT Code BCNOFR21 — CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST, ROUEN

About SWIFT Code BCNOFR21 — CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST, ROUEN

SWIFT code BCNOFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST in ROUEN, 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 CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST for all outward international remittances from ROUEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BCNOFR21

The code BCNOFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BCNOFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST account in ROUEN, share SWIFT code BCNOFR21 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 CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST, ROUEN must provide SWIFT code BCNOFR21. 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 CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST in ROUEN rely on SWIFT code BCNOFR21 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 CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST →

How SWIFT Code BCNOFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BCNOFR21 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 CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BCNOFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BCNOFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ROUEN 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 BCNOFR21 directly with CI BTP CAISSE DU NORD OUEST's ROUEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.