SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T200

BDFEFR2T200 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2T200

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2T200
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch code200
BankBanque de France
BranchBdf Regular
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
200 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 code BDFEFR2T200?

The code BDFEFR2T200 belongs to Bdf Regular, part of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Banque de France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2T200 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2T200 against the details from Banque de France before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de France?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2T200 stand for?

BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and 200 identifies the department Bdf Regular.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T200?

BDFEFR2T is the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T200 points to Bdf Regular. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BDFEFR2T200 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.