SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCAE
SOGEFRPPCAE belongs to Societe Generale in Caen, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPCAE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | CAE |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Caen |
| Country | France |
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.
- CAE 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 branch uses BIC SOGEFRPPCAE?
SOGEFRPPCAE identifies Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Caen, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPCAE stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and CAE is the code of the department Societe Generale.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPCAE for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPCAE.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCAE?
SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCAE points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPCAE 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.