SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T700
BDFEFR2T700 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T700 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 700 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Fictive Fp Down |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 700 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BDFEFR2T700?
The code BDFEFR2T700 belongs to Fictive Fp Down, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T700?
BDFEFR2T is the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T700 is Fictive Fp Down. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BDFEFR2T700 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banque de France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BDFEFR2T700 stand for?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the code for the city or region and 700 identifies the department Fictive Fp Down.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.