Free directory of all 156 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in FRANCE. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
France's Banque de France operates one of the highest-volume TARGET2 access points in the Eurozone, reflecting Paris's role as a global financial hub and home to BNP Paribas and Société Générale — two of the world's largest banks by total assets. French banks are key correspondents for Francophone Africa, the Maghreb, and the broader French-speaking world, routing significant flows through the XOF/XAF CFA franc corridors.
| RTGS / Settlement System | TARGET2 (Banque de France node) |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR — Euro |
| Central Bank | Banque de France |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day (SEPA Instant); 1–2 days (international) |
French IBANs begin with FR and are 27 characters long (FR followed by 2 check digits, a 5-digit bank code, a 5-digit branch code, and an 11-digit account number plus a 2-digit national check). Always include the BIC for international wires.
Yes. Most major French banks support SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst), which settles in under 10 seconds for amounts up to €100,000. Standard SEPA Credit Transfers arrive the next business day.
Non-SEPA wires enter France via a SWIFT correspondent and must pass through an intermediary bank before reaching the French beneficiary bank. This adds 1–2 days to the standard SEPA timeline and may attract correspondent fees.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 156