SWIFT/BIC code SOGEDEFFACC
SOGEDEFFACC belongs to Societe Generale S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEDEFFACC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEDEFF |
| Branch code | ACC |
| Bank | Societe Generale S.A. |
| Branch | Clearing and Custody |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Societe Generale S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOGE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ACC 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 is behind SWIFT code SOGEDEFFACC?
The code SOGEDEFFACC belongs to Clearing and Custody, part of Societe Generale S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need SOGEDEFFACC for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEDEFFACC.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale S.A. in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in SOGEDEFFACC stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale S.A., DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and ACC is the code of the branch Clearing and Custody.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale S.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use SOGEDEFFACC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEDEFFACC against the details from Societe Generale S.A. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.