SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TE12

BDFEFR2TE12 belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TE12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TE12
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeE12
BankBanque de France
BranchEb - Triparty (C Titres T2s
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
E12 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 BDFEFR2TE12?

BDFEFR2TE12 identifies Eb - Triparty (C Titres T2s, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Banque de France 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.

Do I need BDFEFR2TE12 for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BDFEFR2TE12.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2TE12 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BDFEFR2TE12 against the details from Banque de France before you confirm.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TE12?

BDFEFR2T is the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TE12 points to Eb - Triparty (C Titres T2s. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TE12.

What does each part of BDFEFR2TE12 stand for?

BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the code for the city or region and E12 identifies the branch Eb - Triparty (C Titres T2s.

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