SWIFT Code CRLYFRPP — CREDIT LYONNAIS, PARIS

About SWIFT Code CRLYFRPP — CREDIT LYONNAIS, PARIS

SWIFT code CRLYFRPP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT LYONNAIS 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 LYONNAIS 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 CRLYFRPP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CRLYFRPP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

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

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

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

How SWIFT Code CRLYFRPP Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRLYFRPP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRLYFRPP 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 CRLYFRPP directly with CREDIT LYONNAIS's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.