SWIFT Code NORDFRPP — CREDIT DU NORD, LILLE

About SWIFT Code NORDFRPP — CREDIT DU NORD, LILLE

SWIFT code NORDFRPP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT DU NORD in LILLE, 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 DU NORD for all outward international remittances from LILLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NORDFRPP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code NORDFRPP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT DU NORD account in LILLE, share SWIFT code NORDFRPP 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 DU NORD, LILLE must provide SWIFT code NORDFRPP. 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 DU NORD in LILLE rely on SWIFT code NORDFRPP 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 DU NORD →

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

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

How SWIFT Code NORDFRPP Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NORDFRPP

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