SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBRG
SOGEFRPPBRG belongs to Societe Generale in Strasbourg, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPBRG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | BRG |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Agence de Strasbourg |
| City | Strasbourg |
| Country | France |
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.
- BRG 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 is behind SWIFT code SOGEFRPPBRG?
SOGEFRPPBRG identifies Agence de Strasbourg, part of Societe Generale in Strasbourg, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPBRG stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and BRG identifies the branch Agence de Strasbourg.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBRG?
SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBRG points to Agence de Strasbourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPBRG.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.