SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPPVAA
AGRIFRPPVAA belongs to Credit Agricole in Vallons Pont D'arc, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AGRIFRPPVAA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AGRIFRPP |
| Branch code | VAA |
| Bank | Credit Agricole |
| Branch | — |
| City | Vallons Pont D'arc |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- VAA 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 uses BIC AGRIFRPPVAA?
AGRIFRPPVAA identifies Credit Agricole, part of Credit Agricole in Vallons Pont D'arc, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of AGRIFRPPVAA mean?
AGRI is the bank code of Credit Agricole, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and VAA is the code of the department Credit Agricole.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Agricole?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use AGRIFRPPVAA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AGRIFRPPVAA with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need AGRIFRPPVAA for a euro transfer 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 do need AGRIFRPPVAA.
Can I use AGRIFRPP instead of AGRIFRPPVAA?
AGRIFRPP points to the head office of Credit Agricole, while AGRIFRPPVAA points to Credit Agricole. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AGRIFRPPVAA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.