SWIFT Code BDFEFR2LCCB — BANQUE DE FRANCE, PARIS

About SWIFT Code BDFEFR2LCCB — BANQUE DE FRANCE, PARIS

SWIFT code BDFEFR2LCCB is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANQUE DE FRANCE in PARIS, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANQUE DE FRANCE for all outward international remittances from PARIS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BDFEFR2LCCB

The code BDFEFR2LCCB follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BDFEFR2LCCB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANQUE DE FRANCE account in PARIS, share SWIFT code BDFEFR2LCCB with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANQUE DE FRANCE, PARIS must provide SWIFT code BDFEFR2LCCB. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANQUE DE FRANCE in PARIS rely on SWIFT code BDFEFR2LCCB for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANQUE DE FRANCE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANQUE DE FRANCE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANQUE DE FRANCE →

How SWIFT Code BDFEFR2LCCB Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BDFEFR2LCCB and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANQUE DE FRANCE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANQUE DE FRANCE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BDFEFR2LCCB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BDFEFR2LCCB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PARIS only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BDFEFR2LCCB directly with BANQUE DE FRANCE's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.