SWIFT/BIC code SOGEDEFFSS1
SOGEDEFFSS1 belongs to Societe Generale S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEDEFFSS1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEDEFF |
| Branch code | SS1 |
| Bank | Societe Generale S.A. |
| Branch | Societe Generale Securities Services Frankfurt |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- SS1 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 SOGEDEFFSS1?
SOGEDEFFSS1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale Securities Services Frankfurt, a unit of Societe Generale S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SOGEDEFFSS1 mean?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale S.A., DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and SS1 identifies the department Societe Generale Securities Services Frankfurt.
Can I use SOGEDEFF instead of SOGEDEFFSS1?
SOGEDEFF points to the main office of Societe Generale S.A., while SOGEDEFFSS1 is Societe Generale Securities Services Frankfurt. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEDEFFSS1 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale S.A. in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Has Societe Generale S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale S.A. in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale S.A..
Do I need SOGEDEFFSS1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEDEFFSS1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.