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SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TCGN

BDFEFR2TCGN belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TCGN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TCGN
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeCGN
BankBanque de France
BranchComptabilite Generale
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
CGN 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 BIC BDFEFR2TCGN?

The code BDFEFR2TCGN belongs to Comptabilite Generale, 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.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2TCGN mean?

BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the code for the city or region and CGN identifies the department Comptabilite Generale.

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 1–3 business days.

Do I need BDFEFR2TCGN to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BDFEFR2TCGN.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2TCGN with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BDFEFR2TCGN with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Banque de France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. All of them are listed on the page of Banque de France.

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