SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPP878

AGRIFRPP878 belongs to Credit Agricole in Lyon, France.

AGRIFRPP878

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAGRIFRPP878
8-character codeAGRIFRPP
Branch code878
BankCredit Agricole
Branch—
CityLyon
CountryFrance

How the Credit Agricole SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
878 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

What bank uses BIC AGRIFRPP878?

AGRIFRPP878 identifies Credit Agricole, a unit of Credit Agricole in Lyon, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in AGRIFRPP878 stand for?

AGRI is the bank code of Credit Agricole, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and 878 identifies the department Credit Agricole.

Do I need AGRIFRPP878 to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need AGRIFRPP878.

How long does a transfer to Credit Agricole take in France?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Credit Agricole have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 580 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Agricole in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use AGRIFRPP instead of AGRIFRPP878?

AGRIFRPP points to the head office of Credit Agricole, while AGRIFRPP878 points to Credit Agricole. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AGRIFRPP878 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.