SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPAKT

SOGEFRPPAKT belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPAKT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPAKT
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeAKT
BankSociete Generale
BranchParis Maine Montparnasse
CityParis
CountryFrance

How 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.
AKT 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 SOGEFRPPAKT?

The code SOGEFRPPAKT belongs to Paris Maine Montparnasse, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Societe Generale got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPAKT incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPAKT with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPAKT mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and AKT identifies the branch Paris Maine Montparnasse.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPAKT?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPAKT points to Paris Maine Montparnasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPAKT if the recipient asks for it.

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