SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBCK

SOGEFRPPBCK belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPBCK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPBCK
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeBCK
BankSociete Generale
BranchB/O Trade Services Dist
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
BCK 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 SOGEFRPPBCK?

SOGEFRPPBCK is the SWIFT/BIC code of B/O Trade Services Dist, part of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Societe Generale got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPBCK stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and BCK identifies the branch B/O Trade Services Dist.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBCK?

SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBCK is B/O Trade Services Dist. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPBCK if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPBCK with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEFRPPBCK against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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