SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TE11
BDFEFR2TE11 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TE11 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | E11 |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Eb - Fonds Propres Devises (C Titres T2s |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- E11 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 BIC BDFEFR2TE11?
BDFEFR2TE11 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Eb - Fonds Propres Devises (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.
Do I need BDFEFR2TE11 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BDFEFR2TE11.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Banque de France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TE11?
BDFEFR2T points to the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TE11 is Eb - Fonds Propres Devises (C Titres T2s. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BDFEFR2TE11 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2TE11 mean?
BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and E11 is the code of the department Eb - Fonds Propres Devises (C Titres T2s.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.