SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TSEE
BDFEFR2TSEE belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TSEE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | SEE |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Cheques et Effets Sur L'etranger |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Banque de France SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SEE 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 is behind SWIFT code BDFEFR2TSEE?
The code BDFEFR2TSEE belongs to Cheques et Effets Sur L'etranger, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BDFEFR2TSEE stand for?
BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 2T is the location code and SEE is the code of the department Cheques et Effets Sur L'etranger.
What happens if I enter BDFEFR2TSEE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BDFEFR2TSEE against the details from Banque de France before you confirm.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TSEE?
BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TSEE is Cheques et Effets Sur L'etranger. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TSEE.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BDFEFR2TSEE to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BDFEFR2TSEE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.