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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBIL

SOGEFRPPBIL belongs to Societe Generale in Boulogne Billancourt, France.

SOGEFRPPBIL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPBIL
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeBIL
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityBoulogne Billancourt
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.
BIL 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code SOGEFRPPBIL?

SOGEFRPPBIL identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Boulogne Billancourt, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBIL?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBIL points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPBIL if the recipient asks for it.

Does Societe Generale have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

Do I need SOGEFRPPBIL 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 do need SOGEFRPPBIL.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?

Banks often 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.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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