SWIFT / BIC Code
CMBRFR2BCME
SEPA MemberArkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels
CMBRFR2BCME is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels, based in Le Relecq-Kerhuon. 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
CMBR: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
2B: location code (city / timezone)
CME: specific branch
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels'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.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels?
CMBRFR2BCME. The last three characters, CME, name a specific office of the bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CMBRFR2BCME mean?
"CMBR" identifies Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels, "FR" is the country code for France, "2B" is the location code, and "CME" names the branch.
How long are Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels 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 Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 8 January 2019, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels 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.