SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFRPPTEC
BDFEFRPPTEC belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFRPPTEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFRPP |
| Branch code | TEC |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Information Sur Paiements de Masse |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- TEC 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 uses BIC BDFEFRPPTEC?
The code BDFEFRPPTEC belongs to Information Sur Paiements de Masse, a unit of Banque de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BDFEFRPPTEC mean?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and TEC is the code of the branch Information Sur Paiements de Masse.
What happens if I use BDFEFRPPTEC incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BDFEFRPPTEC with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BDFEFRPPTEC to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BDFEFRPPTEC.
Can I use BDFEFRPP instead of BDFEFRPPTEC?
BDFEFRPP is the main office of Banque de France, while BDFEFRPPTEC points to Information Sur Paiements de Masse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BDFEFRPPTEC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.