SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBFD
SOGEFRPPBFD belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPBFD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | BFD |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Paris Daumesnil |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- BFD 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 SOGEFRPPBFD?
The code SOGEFRPPBFD belongs to Paris Daumesnil, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBFD?
SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBFD is Paris Daumesnil. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPBFD.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPBFD stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and BFD is the code of the branch Paris Daumesnil.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPBFD to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPBFD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.