SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPARL
SOGEFRPPARL belongs to Societe Generale in Arles, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPARL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | ARL |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arles |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- ARL 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 branch is behind BIC SOGEFRPPARL?
SOGEFRPPARL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Arles, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need SOGEFRPPARL to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPARL.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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 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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPARL stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and ARL is the code of the department Societe Generale.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.