SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFRPPCCT
BDFEFRPPCCT belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFRPPCCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFRPP |
| Branch code | CCT |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Dsb Comptes Especes En Euro |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CCT 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/BIC code BDFEFRPPCCT?
BDFEFRPPCCT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dsb Comptes Especes En Euro, a branch or department of Banque de France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BDFEFRPP instead of BDFEFRPPCCT?
BDFEFRPP points to the head office of Banque de France, while BDFEFRPPCCT is Dsb Comptes Especes En Euro. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFRPPCCT.
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.
What does each part of BDFEFRPPCCT mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and CCT identifies the branch Dsb Comptes Especes En Euro.
Do I need BDFEFRPPCCT to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFRPPCCT.
How long does a transfer to Banque de France take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.