SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFR31XXX
BDFEFR31XXX belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFR31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFR31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT code BDFEFR31XXX?
BDFEFR31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banque de France in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque de France.
What is the best way to send money to Banque de France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BDFEFR31XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BDFEFR31XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BDFEFR31XXX stand for?
BDFE is the bank code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, 31 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Banque de France have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Are BDFEFR31 and BDFEFR31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BDFEFR31 is the 8-character version of BDFEFR31XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Banque de France in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.