SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T100
BDFEFR2T100 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BDFE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2T Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 100 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T100?
The code BDFEFR2T100 belongs to Banque de France, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BDFEFR2T100 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2T100 against the details from Banque de France before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de France in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2T100 mean?
BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the location code and 100 identifies the department Banque de France.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T100?
BDFEFR2T points to the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T100 is Banque de France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2T100.
Has Banque de France got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. All of them are listed on the page of Banque de France.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.