SWIFT / BIC Code
BCGEFR21
Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA
BCGEFR21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA, registered in Lyon. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BCGE: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Banque Cantonale de Genève
Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA is registered in France but belongs to Banque Cantonale de Genève, a banking group based in Switzerland.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA?
BCGEFR21. Written with the head-office branch code it is BCGEFR21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BCGEFR21 mean?
"BCGE" identifies Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA, "FR" is the country code for France, "21" is the location code.
How long are Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 4 November 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 9 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA's registered office?
20 Place Louis Pradel, 69001 Lyon, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 20 Place Louis PRADEL, Lyon as its address.
Who owns Banque Cantonale de Genève France SA?
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.