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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBOJ

SOGEFRPPBOJ belongs to Societe Generale in Bourgoin Jallieu, France.

SOGEFRPPBOJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPBOJ
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeBOJ
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityBourgoin Jallieu
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.
BOJ 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 SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBOJ?

The code SOGEFRPPBOJ belongs to Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Bourgoin Jallieu, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPBOJ mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and BOJ identifies the branch Societe Generale.

Do I need SOGEFRPPBOJ for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPBOJ.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBOJ?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBOJ points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPBOJ if the recipient asks for it.

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