SWIFT/BIC code CRLYGB2LCLS

CRLYGB2LCLS belongs to Credit Agricole CIB in London, United Kingdom.

CRLYGB2LCLS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRLYGB2LCLS
8-character codeCRLYGB2L
Branch codeCLS
BankCredit Agricole CIB
BranchCls Control Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Credit Agricole CIB 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CLS 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 is behind BIC CRLYGB2LCLS?

The code CRLYGB2LCLS belongs to Cls Control Branch, a unit of Credit Agricole CIB in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Agricole CIB?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter CRLYGB2LCLS incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRLYGB2LCLS with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use CRLYGB2L instead of CRLYGB2LCLS?

CRLYGB2L is the main office of Credit Agricole CIB, while CRLYGB2LCLS is Cls Control Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRLYGB2LCLS.

What does each part of CRLYGB2LCLS stand for?

CRLY is the bank code of Credit Agricole CIB, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and CLS identifies the branch Cls Control Branch.

Does Credit Agricole CIB have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Agricole CIB in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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