SWIFT Code CRFLFR21 — CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA, ROUBAIX

About SWIFT Code CRFLFR21 — CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA, ROUBAIX

SWIFT code CRFLFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA in ROUBAIX, 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 FINANCIER LILLOIS SA for all outward international remittances from ROUBAIX. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CRFLFR21

The code CRFLFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CRFLFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA account in ROUBAIX, share SWIFT code CRFLFR21 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 FINANCIER LILLOIS SA, ROUBAIX must provide SWIFT code CRFLFR21. 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 FINANCIER LILLOIS SA in ROUBAIX rely on SWIFT code CRFLFR21 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 FINANCIER LILLOIS SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA →

How SWIFT Code CRFLFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CRFLFR21 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 FINANCIER LILLOIS SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRFLFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRFLFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ROUBAIX 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 CRFLFR21 directly with CREDIT FINANCIER LILLOIS SA's ROUBAIX branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.