SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TSCC
BDFEFR2TSCC belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TSCC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | SCC |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Clientele Conventionnee |
| 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.
- SCC 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 BDFEFR2TSCC?
BDFEFR2TSCC identifies Clientele Conventionnee, part of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BDFEFR2TSCC mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the code for the city or region and SCC is the code of the department Clientele Conventionnee.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BDFEFR2TSCC for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BDFEFR2TSCC.
Does Banque de France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banque de France.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.