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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBAY

SOGEFRPPBAY belongs to Societe Generale in Bayonne, France.

SOGEFRPPBAY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPBAY
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeBAY
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityBayonne
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.
BAY 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 SOGEFRPPBAY?

SOGEFRPPBAY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Bayonne, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBAY?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBAY points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPBAY.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPBAY incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPBAY with the recipient before sending.

Has Societe Generale got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPBAY stand for?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPBAY to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPBAY.

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