SWIFT/BIC code PSSTFRPPLYO

PSSTFRPPLYO belongs to La Banque Postale in Lyon, France.

PSSTFRPPLYO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePSSTFRPPLYO
8-character codePSSTFRPP
Branch codeLYO
BankLa Banque Postale
BranchCentre Financier de Lyon
CityLyon
CountryFrance

How the La Banque Postale SWIFT/BIC works

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

PSST 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.
LYO 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 is behind SWIFT code PSSTFRPPLYO?

PSSTFRPPLYO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centre Financier de Lyon, a branch or department of La Banque Postale in Lyon, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of PSSTFRPPLYO stand for?

PSST is the bank code of La Banque Postale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and LYO is the code of the branch Centre Financier de Lyon.

What happens if I use PSSTFRPPLYO with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PSSTFRPPLYO with the recipient before sending.

Do I need PSSTFRPPLYO for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PSSTFRPPLYO.

How long does a transfer to La Banque Postale take in France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does La Banque Postale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 28 SWIFT/BIC codes for La Banque Postale in France. All of them are listed on the page of La Banque Postale.

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