SWIFT Code LEGDFR2L — LEGRAND FRANCE SA, LIMOGES

About SWIFT Code LEGDFR2L — LEGRAND FRANCE SA, LIMOGES

SWIFT code LEGDFR2L is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LEGRAND FRANCE SA in LIMOGES, 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 LEGRAND FRANCE SA for all outward international remittances from LIMOGES. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code LEGDFR2L

The code LEGDFR2L follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code LEGDFR2L

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LEGRAND FRANCE SA account in LIMOGES, share SWIFT code LEGDFR2L 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 LEGRAND FRANCE SA, LIMOGES must provide SWIFT code LEGDFR2L. 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 LEGRAND FRANCE SA in LIMOGES rely on SWIFT code LEGDFR2L 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 LEGRAND FRANCE SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LEGRAND FRANCE SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LEGRAND FRANCE SA →

How SWIFT Code LEGDFR2L Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code LEGDFR2L 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 LEGRAND FRANCE SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LEGRAND FRANCE SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LEGDFR2L

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter LEGDFR2L uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LIMOGES 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 LEGDFR2L directly with LEGRAND FRANCE SA's LIMOGES branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.