SWIFT Code BSUIFRP1209 — CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB, PARIS

About SWIFT Code BSUIFRP1209 — CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB, PARIS

SWIFT code BSUIFRP1209 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB in PARIS, 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 CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB for all outward international remittances from PARIS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BSUIFRP1209

The code BSUIFRP1209 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BSUIFRP1209

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB account in PARIS, share SWIFT code BSUIFRP1209 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 CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB, PARIS must provide SWIFT code BSUIFRP1209. 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 CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB in PARIS rely on SWIFT code BSUIFRP1209 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 CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB →

How SWIFT Code BSUIFRP1209 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BSUIFRP1209 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 CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BSUIFRP1209

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BSUIFRP1209 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PARIS 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 BSUIFRP1209 directly with CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.