SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPPECL
AGRIFRPPECL belongs to Credit Agricole in Ecully, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AGRIFRPPECL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AGRIFRPP |
| Branch code | ECL |
| Bank | Credit Agricole |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ecully |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- ECL 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPPECL?
The code AGRIFRPPECL belongs to Credit Agricole, a branch or department of Credit Agricole in Ecully, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Agricole in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in AGRIFRPPECL stand for?
AGRI is the institution code of Credit Agricole, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and ECL identifies the branch Credit Agricole.
Do I need AGRIFRPPECL for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need AGRIFRPPECL.
How long does a transfer to Credit Agricole take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use AGRIFRPP instead of AGRIFRPPECL?
AGRIFRPP is the head office of Credit Agricole, while AGRIFRPPECL is Credit Agricole. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AGRIFRPPECL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.