SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TICM

BDFEFR2TICM belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TICM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TICM
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeICM
BankBanque de France
BranchPli
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.
ICM 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TICM?

BDFEFR2TICM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pli, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TICM?

BDFEFR2T points to the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TICM points to Pli. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BDFEFR2TICM if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2TICM mean?

BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the location code and ICM is the code of the department Pli.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2TICM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2TICM with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Banque de France take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BDFEFR2TICM for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFR2TICM.

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