SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFRPPMAP
BDFEFRPPMAP belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFRPPMAP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFRPP |
| Branch code | MAP |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Market Activity |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MAP 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFRPPMAP?
The code BDFEFRPPMAP belongs to Market Activity, part of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Can I use BDFEFRPP instead of BDFEFRPPMAP?
BDFEFRPP points to the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFRPPMAP is Market Activity. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFRPPMAP.
What does each part of BDFEFRPPMAP stand for?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and MAP is the code of the department Market Activity.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BDFEFRPPMAP for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFRPPMAP.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.