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SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TCBL

BDFEFR2TCBL belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TCBL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TCBL
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeCBL
BankBanque de France
BranchCbl - Clientele (C Titres T2s
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.
CBL 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 BDFEFR2TCBL?

The code BDFEFR2TCBL belongs to Cbl - Clientele (C Titres T2s, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TCBL?

BDFEFR2T is the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TCBL points to Cbl - Clientele (C Titres T2s. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BDFEFR2TCBL if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2TCBL with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BDFEFR2TCBL against the details from Banque de France before you confirm.

What does each part of BDFEFR2TCBL stand for?

BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the code for the city or region and CBL is the code of the department Cbl - Clientele (C Titres T2s.

Do I need BDFEFR2TCBL to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFR2TCBL.

How long does it take to send money to Banque de France in France?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.