SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T224
BDFEFR2T224 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 224 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 224 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 uses SWIFT code BDFEFR2T224?
The code BDFEFR2T224 belongs to Banque de France, a unit 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 in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has Banque de France got more 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 does each part of BDFEFR2T224 stand for?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and 224 is the code of the department Banque de France.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BDFEFR2T224 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BDFEFR2T224.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.