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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPACH

SOGEFRPPACH belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPACH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPACH
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeACH
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Societe Generale 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.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PP Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ACH 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 uses BIC SOGEFRPPACH?

SOGEFRPPACH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPACH?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPACH is Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPACH if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPACH incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPACH against the details from Societe Generale before sending.

Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

Do I need SOGEFRPPACH to send euros 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 SOGEFRPPACH.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.