SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TNUM
BDFEFR2TNUM belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TNUM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | NUM |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Operations Numeraires |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- NUM 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 code BDFEFR2TNUM?
The code BDFEFR2TNUM belongs to Operations Numeraires, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BDFEFR2TNUM 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 NUM is the code of the department Operations Numeraires.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque de France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BDFEFR2TNUM incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BDFEFR2TNUM against the details from Banque de France before you confirm.
Do I need BDFEFR2TNUM to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BDFEFR2TNUM.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.