Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels is CMBRFR2BCME. This 11-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 Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code CMBRFR2BCME (Le Relecq-Kerhuon, France) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels 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, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code CMBRFR2BCME mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code CMBRFR2BCME: "CMBR" is the institution code identifying Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels, "FR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for France, and "2B" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "CME" identify a specific branch.

CMBRFR2BCME

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