SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TC10
BDFEFR2TC10 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TC10 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | C10 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Cbl - Fonds Propres (C Titres T2s |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- C10 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 is behind SWIFT code BDFEFR2TC10?
BDFEFR2TC10 identifies Cbl - Fonds Propres (C Titres T2s, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2TC10 mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and C10 is the code of the department Cbl - Fonds Propres (C Titres T2s.
What happens if I use BDFEFR2TC10 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BDFEFR2TC10 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de France in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TC10?
BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TC10 is Cbl - Fonds Propres (C Titres T2s. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BDFEFR2TC10 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.