SWIFT Code CMBRFR2B — CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA, BREST

About SWIFT Code CMBRFR2B — CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA, BREST

SWIFT code CMBRFR2B is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA in BREST, 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 MUTUEL ARKEA for all outward international remittances from BREST. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CMBRFR2B

The code CMBRFR2B follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CMBRFR2B

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA account in BREST, share SWIFT code CMBRFR2B 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 MUTUEL ARKEA, BREST must provide SWIFT code CMBRFR2B. 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 MUTUEL ARKEA in BREST rely on SWIFT code CMBRFR2B 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 MUTUEL ARKEA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA →

How SWIFT Code CMBRFR2B Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CMBRFR2B 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 MUTUEL ARKEA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CMBRFR2B

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CMBRFR2B uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BREST 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 CMBRFR2B directly with CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA's BREST branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.