SWIFT/BIC code BDFEFRPPXXX
BDFEFRPPXXX belongs to Banque de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDFEFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDFEFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque de France |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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).
- PP 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 is behind SWIFT code BDFEFRPPXXX?
BDFEFRPPXXX identifies the headquarters of Banque de France in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque de France does not need a specific branch.
Has Banque de France got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque de France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Is BDFEFRPP and BDFEFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BDFEFRPP is the 8-character version of BDFEFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Banque de France in Paris.
Do I need BDFEFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to 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 BDFEFRPPXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banque de France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BDFEFRPPXXX stand for?
BDFE is the institution code of Banque de France, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.