SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TALT

BDFEFR2TALT belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TALT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TALT
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeALT
BankBanque de France
BranchBanque de France Allia
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC works

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.
ALT 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 BDFEFR2TALT?

BDFEFR2TALT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banque de France Allia, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Banque de France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2TALT with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2TALT against the details from Banque de France before sending.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TALT?

BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TALT points to Banque de France Allia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BDFEFR2TALT if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2TALT mean?

BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the location code and ALT identifies the branch Banque de France Allia.

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 transfer services before you send.

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