SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T177
BDFEFR2T177 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T177 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 177 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 177 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T177?
BDFEFR2T177 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banque de France, part of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BDFEFR2T177 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BDFEFR2T177 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2T177 mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the code for the city or region and 177 identifies the branch Banque de France.
Has Banque de France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.