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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPAUR

SOGEFRPPAUR belongs to Societe Generale in Aurillac, France.

SOGEFRPPAUR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPAUR
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeAUR
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityAurillac
CountryFrance

The way 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.
AUR 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 BIC SOGEFRPPAUR?

SOGEFRPPAUR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Aurillac, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPAUR mean?

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 AUR is the code of the department Societe Generale.

Do I need SOGEFRPPAUR for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPAUR.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPAUR incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPAUR against the details from Societe Generale before sending.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPAUR?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPAUR points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPAUR.

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