SWIFT / BIC Code
BFBKFRP1
BforBANK
BFBKFRP1 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of BforBANK, registered in Puteaux. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BFBK: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
P1: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
BforBANK's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for BforBANK?
BFBKFRP1. Written with the head-office branch code it is BFBKFRP1XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BFBKFRP1 mean?
"BFBK" identifies BforBANK, "FR" is the country code for France, "P1" is the location code.
How long are BforBANK IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to BforBANK?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists BforBANK in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 3 April 2023, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does BforBANK confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 9 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is BforBANK's registered office?
100 Terrasse Boieldieu, 100-101-Tour Franklin, 92800 Puteaux, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Tour Franklin - 100-101 Terrasse Boieldieu, Paris la Defense as its address.