SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPPGEN

AGRIFRPPGEN belongs to Credit Agricole in Genas, France.

AGRIFRPPGEN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAGRIFRPPGEN
8-character codeAGRIFRPP
Branch codeGEN
BankCredit Agricole
BranchSud Rhone Alpes Branch
CityGenas
CountryFrance

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.
GEN 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/BIC code AGRIFRPPGEN?

AGRIFRPPGEN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sud Rhone Alpes Branch, a branch or department of Credit Agricole in Genas, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of AGRIFRPPGEN mean?

AGRI is the institution code of Credit Agricole, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and GEN is the code of the branch Sud Rhone Alpes Branch.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Agricole in France?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need AGRIFRPPGEN for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need AGRIFRPPGEN.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Agricole?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use AGRIFRPP instead of AGRIFRPPGEN?

AGRIFRPP is the head office of Credit Agricole, while AGRIFRPPGEN points to Sud Rhone Alpes Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AGRIFRPPGEN 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.