SWIFT Code AGFOFR21 — AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE, LYON

About SWIFT Code AGFOFR21 — AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE, LYON

SWIFT code AGFOFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE in LYON, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE for all outward international remittances from LYON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AGFOFR21

The code AGFOFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AGFOFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE account in LYON, share SWIFT code AGFOFR21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE, LYON must provide SWIFT code AGFOFR21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE in LYON rely on SWIFT code AGFOFR21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE →

How SWIFT Code AGFOFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AGFOFR21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AGFOFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AGFOFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LYON only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AGFOFR21 directly with AGENCE FRANCE LOCALE's LYON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.