SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPP861
AGRIFRPP861 belongs to Credit Agricole in Metz, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AGRIFRPP861 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AGRIFRPP |
| Branch code | 861 |
| Bank | Credit Agricole |
| Branch | — |
| City | Metz |
| Country | France |
The way the Credit Agricole SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AGRI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 861 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code AGRIFRPP861?
AGRIFRPP861 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Agricole, a branch or department of Credit Agricole in Metz, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need AGRIFRPP861 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need AGRIFRPP861.
How long does a transfer to Credit Agricole take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of AGRIFRPP861 mean?
AGRI is the bank code of Credit Agricole, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and 861 is the code of the department Credit Agricole.
What happens if I use AGRIFRPP861 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AGRIFRPP861 against the details from Credit Agricole before you confirm.
Can I use AGRIFRPP instead of AGRIFRPP861?
AGRIFRPP is the head office of Credit Agricole, while AGRIFRPP861 is Credit Agricole. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AGRIFRPP861.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.