SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPABO
SOGEFRPPABO belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPABO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | ABO |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Paris Bourse |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOGE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ABO 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
Which bank is behind BIC SOGEFRPPABO?
SOGEFRPPABO identifies Paris Bourse, part of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPABO?
SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPABO points to Paris Bourse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPABO.
Does Societe Generale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPABO mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and ABO is the code of the branch Paris Bourse.
Do I need SOGEFRPPABO for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPABO.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.