SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TTRY

BDFEFR2TTRY belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.

BDFEFR2TTRY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDFEFR2TTRY
8-character codeBDFEFR2T
Branch codeTRY
BankBanque de France
BranchCollateral Triparty
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
TRY 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR2TTRY?

The code BDFEFR2TTRY belongs to Collateral Triparty, part of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BDFEFR2TTRY incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BDFEFR2TTRY against the details from Banque de France before sending.

What do the letters in BDFEFR2TTRY mean?

BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, 2T is the code for the city or region and TRY identifies the branch Collateral Triparty.

Do I need BDFEFR2TTRY for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BDFEFR2TTRY.

How long does it take to send money to Banque de France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BDFEFR2T instead of BDFEFR2TTRY?

BDFEFR2T points to the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFR2TTRY is Collateral Triparty. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFR2TTRY.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.