IBAN for Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole is a major bank in France. IBANs at Crédit Agricole are 27 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPP. Largest French retail banking group. Regional bank codes start 1820x.
Crédit Agricole
France · EUR
How to Pay Crédit Agricole in France via Bitwage
France is in the SEPA zone. Bitwage routes payments to Crédit Agricole accounts via SEPA instant transfer — typically settling in under 10 seconds, with fees far below a SWIFT wire.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your France contractor. Enter their Crédit Agricole IBAN (27 characters) and SWIFT code AGRIFRPP.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD to EUR and routes via SEPA. Your contractor's Crédit Agricole account is credited — typically same day.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to France may require standard EU AML checks and contractor W-8BEN documentation. Bitwage handles this automatically for all France payments.
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Crédit Agricole IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Crédit Agricole IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying France contractors.
Crédit Agricole IBANs are 27 characters long and start with FR. A typical example is FR76 1820 6000 1200 0000 0000 157. Largest French retail banking group. Regional bank codes start 1820x. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code AGRIFRPP.
The SWIFT/BIC code for Crédit Agricole is <strong>AGRIFRPP</strong>. This identifies Crédit Agricole on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's Crédit Agricole IBAN to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Since France is in the SEPA bank transfer zone, Bitwage routes the payment via SEPA instant — typically settling in seconds at near-zero cost. No SWIFT wire fee.
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Without the SWIFT Fee
Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via SEPA instant — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.