SWIFT/BIC code LAZLFR21XXX

LAZLFR21XXX belongs to Lazard Capital Markets in Paris, France.

LAZLFR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLAZLFR21XXX
8-character codeLAZLFR21
Branch codeXXX
BankLazard Capital Markets
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Lazard Capital Markets SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

LAZL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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

Which bank uses SWIFT code LAZLFR21XXX?

LAZLFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Lazard Capital Markets in Paris, France. Use it when a payment to Lazard Capital Markets does not need a specific branch.

Are LAZLFR21 and LAZLFR21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. LAZLFR21 is the short version of LAZLFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Lazard Capital Markets in Paris.

What does each part of LAZLFR21XXX stand for?

LAZL is the bank code of Lazard Capital Markets, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

Do I need LAZLFR21XXX to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LAZLFR21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Lazard Capital Markets take in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Lazard Capital Markets use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – LAZLFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Lazard Capital Markets in France, so there is no branch code to choose.

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