SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPPCLS
AGRIFRPPCLS belongs to Credit Agricole in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AGRIFRPPCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AGRIFRPP |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Credit Agricole |
| Branch | Cls Settlement Business |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Credit Agricole SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CLS 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 is behind BIC AGRIFRPPCLS?
The code AGRIFRPPCLS belongs to Cls Settlement Business, a unit of Credit Agricole in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Agricole?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in AGRIFRPPCLS stand for?
AGRI is the institution code of Credit Agricole, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and CLS identifies the branch Cls Settlement Business.
Can I use AGRIFRPP instead of AGRIFRPPCLS?
AGRIFRPP points to the main office of Credit Agricole, while AGRIFRPPCLS points to Cls Settlement Business. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use AGRIFRPPCLS if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Agricole?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need AGRIFRPPCLS to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need AGRIFRPPCLS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.