SWIFT/BIC code CRLYFRPPXXX

CRLYFRPPXXX belongs to Credit Lyonnais in Lyon, France.

CRLYFRPPXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRLYFRPPXXX
8-character codeCRLYFRPP
Branch codeXXX
BankCredit Lyonnais
BranchHead office
CityLyon
CountryFrance

The way the Credit Lyonnais SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CRLY 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.
XXX 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

What bank is behind BIC CRLYFRPPXXX?

CRLYFRPPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Credit Lyonnais in Lyon, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Credit Lyonnais.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Credit Lyonnais have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Lyonnais in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CRLYFRPPXXX mean?

CRLY is the institution code of Credit Lyonnais, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Are CRLYFRPP and CRLYFRPPXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. CRLYFRPP is the 8-character version of CRLYFRPPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Credit Lyonnais in Lyon.

Do I need CRLYFRPPXXX 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 CRLYFRPPXXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.