SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPAUX

SOGEFRPPAUX belongs to Societe Generale in Auxerre, France.

SOGEFRPPAUX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPAUX
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeAUX
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityAuxerre
CountryFrance

The way 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.
AUX 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 SWIFT code SOGEFRPPAUX?

SOGEFRPPAUX identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Auxerre, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need SOGEFRPPAUX to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPAUX.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Societe Generale have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPAUX mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and AUX identifies the department Societe Generale.

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