SWIFT Code LAFGFRPP — LAZARD FRERES GESTION, PARIS

About SWIFT Code LAFGFRPP — LAZARD FRERES GESTION, PARIS

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

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

When to Use SWIFT Code LAFGFRPP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

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

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

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

How SWIFT Code LAFGFRPP Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LAFGFRPP

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