SWIFT / BIC Code
CRTAFR21
Creatis
CRTAFR21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Creatis, based in Villeneuve d'Ascq. 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
CRTA: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Creatis'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 Creatis?
CRTAFR21. Written with the head-office branch code it is CRTAFR21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CRTAFR21 mean?
"CRTA" identifies Creatis, "FR" is the country code for France, "21" is the location code.
How long are Creatis 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 Creatis?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Creatis in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 14 September 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Creatis 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.