SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T721
BDFEFR2T721 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T721 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 721 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Fictive 3g |
| 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.
- 721 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 BDFEFR2T721?
BDFEFR2T721 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fictive 3g, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2T721 stand for?
BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the code for the city or region and 721 identifies the branch Fictive 3g.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T721?
BDFEFR2T is the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T721 points to Fictive 3g. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2T721.
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.
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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BDFEFR2T721 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BDFEFR2T721.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.