SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPAXT
SOGEFRPPAXT belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPAXT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | AXT |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Paris Trinite |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- AXT 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SOGEFRPPAXT?
SOGEFRPPAXT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris Trinite, part of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPAXT mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and AXT is the code of the branch Paris Trinite.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPAXT to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPAXT.
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.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPAXT?
SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPAXT is Paris Trinite. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPAXT if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.