SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBLO

SOGEFRPPBLO belongs to Societe Generale in Blois, France.

SOGEFRPPBLO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPBLO
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeBLO
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityBlois
CountryFrance

How 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.
BLO 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/BIC code SOGEFRPPBLO?

SOGEFRPPBLO identifies Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Blois, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPBLO stand for?

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

Does Societe Generale have other 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 SOGEFRPPBLO to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPBLO.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

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

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPBLO with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPBLO against the details from Societe Generale before sending.

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