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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPALE

SOGEFRPPALE belongs to Societe Generale in Ales, France.

SOGEFRPPALE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPALE
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeALE
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityAles
CountryFrance

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.
ALE 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/BIC code SOGEFRPPALE?

SOGEFRPPALE identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Ales, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Societe Generale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPALE stand for?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and ALE is the code of the branch Societe Generale.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPALE?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPALE for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPALE.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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