SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TNCA
BDFEFR2TNCA belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TNCA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | NCA |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- NCA 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 SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TNCA?
The code BDFEFR2TNCA belongs to Banque de France, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2TNCA mean?
BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the location code and NCA identifies the branch Banque de France.
Has Banque de France got other 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.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BDFEFR2TNCA for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BDFEFR2TNCA.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TNCA?
BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TNCA is Banque de France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TNCA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.