SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2T820
BDFEFR2T820 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2T820 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | 820 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Fictive |
| 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.
- 820 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/BIC code BDFEFR2T820?
The code BDFEFR2T820 belongs to Fictive, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banque de France have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banque de France.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2T820 mean?
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 820 identifies the department Fictive.
Do I need BDFEFR2T820 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BDFEFR2T820.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2T820?
BDFEFR2T is the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2T820 is Fictive. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2T820.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.