SWIFT/BIC code SGREFR21XXX
SGREFR21XXX belongs to Societe Generale Retirement Services in Nantes, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGREFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGREFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale Retirement Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nantes |
| Country | France |
The way the Societe Generale Retirement Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGRE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SGREFR21XXX?
The code SGREFR21XXX belongs to the main office of Societe Generale Retirement Services in Nantes, France. Use it when you send money to an account at Societe Generale Retirement Services.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale Retirement Services in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SGREFR21XXX stand for?
SGRE is the institution code of Societe Generale Retirement Services, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Societe Generale Retirement Services have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SGREFR21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Societe Generale Retirement Services in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need SGREFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SGREFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale Retirement Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.