SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T151
BDFEFR2T151 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T151 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 151 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 151 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
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T151?
The code BDFEFR2T151 belongs to Banque de France, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banque de France have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque de France.
What does each part of BDFEFR2T151 stand for?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and 151 is the code of the department Banque de France.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T151?
BDFEFR2T is the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T151 points to Banque de France. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BDFEFR2T151 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BDFEFR2T151 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BDFEFR2T151.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.