SWIFT Code CFCLFR21 — CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE, STRASBOURG

About SWIFT Code CFCLFR21 — CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE, STRASBOURG

SWIFT code CFCLFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE in STRASBOURG, 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 CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE for all outward international remittances from STRASBOURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CFCLFR21

The code CFCLFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CFCLFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE account in STRASBOURG, share SWIFT code CFCLFR21 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 CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE, STRASBOURG must provide SWIFT code CFCLFR21. 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 CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE in STRASBOURG rely on SWIFT code CFCLFR21 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 CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE →

How SWIFT Code CFCLFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CFCLFR21 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 CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CFCLFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CFCLFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for STRASBOURG 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 CFCLFR21 directly with CREDIT FONCIER ET COMMUNAL D'ALSACE ET DE LORRAINE-BANQUE's STRASBOURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.