SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TSRD

BDFEFR2TSRD belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TSRD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TSRD
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeSRD
BankBanque de France
BranchReglements Clientele En Devises
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
SRD 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 code BDFEFR2TSRD?

BDFEFR2TSRD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reglements Clientele En Devises, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BDFEFR2TSRD to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BDFEFR2TSRD.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TSRD?

BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TSRD is Reglements Clientele En Devises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BDFEFR2TSRD if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BDFEFR2TSRD mean?

BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the location code and SRD is the code of the department Reglements Clientele En Devises.

Does Banque de France have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. 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.