SWIFT/BIC code CCBPFRPPGRE
CCBPFRPPGRE belongs to Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCBPFRPPGRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCBPFRPP |
| Branch code | GRE |
| Bank | Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
How the Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CCBP 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.
- GRE 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 SWIFT/BIC code CCBPFRPPGRE?
CCBPFRPPGRE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes, a branch or department of Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes in Lyon, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes?
Banks often 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.
How long does a transfer to Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CCBPFRPPGRE for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CCBPFRPPGRE.
What do the letters in CCBPFRPPGRE mean?
CCBP is the bank code of Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and GRE identifies the department Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes.
Can I use CCBPFRPP instead of CCBPFRPPGRE?
CCBPFRPP is the main office of Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes, while CCBPFRPPGRE is Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhone Alpes. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CCBPFRPPGRE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.