SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TTAH
BDFEFR2TTAH belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR2TTAH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR2T |
| Branch code | TAH |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- TAH 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 is behind SWIFT code BDFEFR2TTAH?
BDFEFR2TTAH identifies Banque de France, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BDFEFR2TTAH for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFR2TTAH.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BDFEFR2TTAH mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the code for the city or region and TAH identifies the department Banque de France.
What happens if I enter BDFEFR2TTAH with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BDFEFR2TTAH against the details from Banque de France before you confirm.
Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TTAH?
BDFEFR2T points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TTAH is Banque de France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BDFEFR2TTAH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.