SWIFT Code AGRIFRPPLOU — CREDIT AGRICOLE, LOURDES

About SWIFT Code AGRIFRPPLOU — CREDIT AGRICOLE, LOURDES

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

How to Read SWIFT Code AGRIFRPPLOU

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

When to Use SWIFT Code AGRIFRPPLOU

Receiving International Wire Transfers

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

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

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

How SWIFT Code AGRIFRPPLOU Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AGRIFRPPLOU

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