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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPBSS

SOGEFRPPBSS belongs to Societe Generale in Boulogne Billancourt, France.

SOGEFRPPBSS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPBSS
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeBSS
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityBoulogne Billancourt
CountryFrance

The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC works

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.
BSS 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 uses SWIFT code SOGEFRPPBSS?

The code SOGEFRPPBSS belongs to Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Boulogne Billancourt, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPBSS?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPBSS points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPBSS.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPBSS for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPBSS.

Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPBSS mean?

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

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