SWIFT Code LAZPFRCC — LAZARD FRERES BANQUE, PARIS

About SWIFT Code LAZPFRCC — LAZARD FRERES BANQUE, PARIS

SWIFT code LAZPFRCC is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LAZARD FRERES BANQUE 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 LAZARD FRERES BANQUE 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 LAZPFRCC

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

When to Use SWIFT Code LAZPFRCC

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LAZARD FRERES BANQUE account in PARIS, share SWIFT code LAZPFRCC 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 LAZARD FRERES BANQUE, PARIS must provide SWIFT code LAZPFRCC. 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 LAZARD FRERES BANQUE in PARIS rely on SWIFT code LAZPFRCC 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 LAZARD FRERES BANQUE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LAZARD FRERES BANQUE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LAZARD FRERES BANQUE →

How SWIFT Code LAZPFRCC Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LAZPFRCC

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter LAZPFRCC 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 LAZPFRCC directly with LAZARD FRERES BANQUE's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.