SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBEB
SOGEFRPPBEB belongs to Societe Generale in Bourg En Bresse, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPBEB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | BEB |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bourg En Bresse |
| 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.
- BEB 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 uses BIC SOGEFRPPBEB?
The code SOGEFRPPBEB belongs to Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Bourg En Bresse, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 does each part of SOGEFRPPBEB mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and BEB identifies the branch Societe Generale.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBEB?
SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBEB points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPBEB if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPBEB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPBEB with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.