SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TFPT
BDFEFR2TFPT belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TFPT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | FPT |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- FPT 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/BIC code BDFEFR2TFPT?
BDFEFR2TFPT identifies Banque de France, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BDFEFR2TFPT with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2TFPT with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BDFEFR2TFPT to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFR2TFPT.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TFPT?
BDFEFR2T is the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TFPT is Banque de France. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BDFEFR2TFPT if the recipient asks for it.
Has Banque de France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.