SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TAU2
BDFEFR2TAU2 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TAU2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | AU2 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Autocollat Enl |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- AU2 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BDFEFR2TAU2?
BDFEFR2TAU2 identifies Autocollat Enl, a branch or department 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 BDFEFR2TAU2?
BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TAU2 is Autocollat Enl. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TAU2.
Has Banque de France got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BDFEFR2TAU2 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BDFEFR2TAU2.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2TAU2 stand for?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and AU2 is the code of the branch Autocollat Enl.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.