SWIFT Code CMFACHG1 — COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL, GENEVA

About SWIFT Code CMFACHG1 — COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL, GENEVA

SWIFT code CMFACHG1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL in GENEVA, Switzerland. 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 COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL for all outward international remittances from GENEVA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CMFACHG1

The code CMFACHG1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CMFACHG1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL account in GENEVA, share SWIFT code CMFACHG1 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 COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL, GENEVA must provide SWIFT code CMFACHG1. 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 COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL in GENEVA rely on SWIFT code CMFACHG1 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 COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL →

How SWIFT Code CMFACHG1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CMFACHG1 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 COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CMFACHG1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CMFACHG1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GENEVA 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 Switzerland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CMFACHG1 directly with COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE AVAL's GENEVA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.