SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPAFX
SOGEFRPPAFX belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPAFX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | AFX |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Change Auto (Oper/Ban |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- AFX 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 SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPAFX?
SOGEFRPPAFX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Change Auto (Oper/Ban, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPAFX?
SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPAFX points to Change Auto (Oper/Ban. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPAFX.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPAFX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPAFX against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.
Do I need SOGEFRPPAFX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPAFX.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.