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SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TCAI

BDFEFR2TCAI belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TCAI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TCAI
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeCAI
BankBanque de France
BranchCaisse Generale
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
CAI 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BDFEFR2TCAI?

BDFEFR2TCAI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Caisse Generale, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BDFEFR2TCAI 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. For other currencies you still need BDFEFR2TCAI.

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 BDFEFR2TCAI?

BDFEFR2T is the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TCAI points to Caisse Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TCAI.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2TCAI mean?

BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and CAI identifies the branch Caisse Generale.

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.

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