SWIFT / BIC Codes in France

SWIFT/BIC codes for France consist of 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters under ISO 9362. Characters 5 and 6 are 'FR', the ISO 3166-1 country code for France.

Our directory contains 2,013 SWIFT/BIC codes registered across 732 banks and 336 municipalities in France.

Domestic transfers in France clear via Rib / Code Banque under Banque de France / European Central Bank oversight (primary currency: EUR). cross-border international wire routing

SWIFT codes identify the beneficiary bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) or account numbers identify the specific account holder. For cross-border wires, both the receiving bank's BIC and customer account number are generally required.

Cross-border transfers to France typically process within 1 to 5 business days, depending on correspondent banking links, time zone cut-offs, and compliance checks.

An 8-character BIC specifies an institution's primary head office in France. An 11-character BIC appends a 3-character branch suffix to target a specific branch location or department.

Using an incorrect code can delay execution, cause transaction returns, or incur administrative bounce fees from intermediary institutions. Verify all routing details with your beneficiary beforehand.

SWIFT/BIC codes are assigned and registered internationally by SWIFT as the ISO 9362 Registration Authority, not directly issued by central bank authorities unless integrated into national clearing directories.

You can look up the bank name and location in our France directory, and confirm the exact code directly with the receiving beneficiary or branch documentation.

Data for France is compiled from open community BIC reference records (2024 vintage).