SWIFT Code SCIFFR21 — SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA, CHERBOURG

About SWIFT Code SCIFFR21 — SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA, CHERBOURG

SWIFT code SCIFFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA in CHERBOURG, 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 SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA for all outward international remittances from CHERBOURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SCIFFR21

The code SCIFFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SCIFFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA account in CHERBOURG, share SWIFT code SCIFFR21 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 SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA, CHERBOURG must provide SWIFT code SCIFFR21. 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 SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA in CHERBOURG rely on SWIFT code SCIFFR21 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 SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA →

How SWIFT Code SCIFFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SCIFFR21 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 SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SCIFFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SCIFFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHERBOURG 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 SCIFFR21 directly with SACICAP DE LA MANCHE SA's CHERBOURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.