SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TCC1

BDFEFR2TCC1 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TCC1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TCC1
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeCC1
BankBanque de France
BranchBdf Core-Fr Fgc-Fonds de Garantie Commun
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
CC1 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/BIC code BDFEFR2TCC1?

The code BDFEFR2TCC1 belongs to Bdf Core-Fr Fgc-Fonds de Garantie Commun, 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.

Do I need BDFEFR2TCC1 for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BDFEFR2TCC1.

How long does a transfer to Banque de France take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2TCC1 stand for?

BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the location code and CC1 is the code of the department Bdf Core-Fr Fgc-Fonds de Garantie Commun.

Has Banque de France got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banque de France.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TCC1?

BDFEFR2T is the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TCC1 is Bdf Core-Fr Fgc-Fonds de Garantie Commun. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TCC1.

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