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SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T733

BDFEFR2T733 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2T733

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2T733
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch code733
BankBanque de France
BranchFictive Fcp
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.
733 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 BDFEFR2T733?

BDFEFR2T733 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fictive Fcp, part of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BDFEFR2T733 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 733 is the code of the department Fictive Fcp.

How long does it take to send money to Banque de France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T733?

BDFEFR2T points to the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T733 points to Fictive Fcp. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BDFEFR2T733 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BDFEFR2T733 for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFR2T733.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2T733 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2T733 with the recipient before sending.

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