SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPARR
SOGEFRPPARR belongs to Societe Generale in Arras, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPARR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | ARR |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arras |
| 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.
- ARR 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 uses BIC SOGEFRPPARR?
SOGEFRPPARR identifies Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Arras, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPARR to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPARR.
Has Societe Generale got other 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.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPARR?
SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPARR points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPARR.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPARR stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and ARR 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.