Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA is BCGEFR21. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BCGEFR21 (LYON, France) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BCGEFR21 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BCGEFR21: "BCGE" is the institution code identifying Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA, "FR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for France, and "21" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA?

Accepted Answer

Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA is owned by Banque Cantonale de Genève, a banking group based in Switzerland. Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA is registered in France as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Switzerland.

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