SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T228
BDFEFR2T228 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 228 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Appels D'offres En Pension Livree Eses |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- 228 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 BIC BDFEFR2T228?
BDFEFR2T228 identifies Appels D'offres En Pension Livree Eses, 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 enter BDFEFR2T228 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2T228 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2T228 mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and 228 identifies the department Appels D'offres En Pension Livree Eses.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BDFEFR2T228 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFR2T228.
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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.