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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCAL

SOGEFRPPCAL belongs to Societe Generale in Calais, France.

SOGEFRPPCAL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPCAL
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeCAL
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityCalais
CountryFrance

The way 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.
CAL 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 SOGEFRPPCAL?

SOGEFRPPCAL identifies Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Calais, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale in France?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPCAL incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPCAL against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.

Has Societe Generale got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCAL?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCAL is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPCAL.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPCAL mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and CAL identifies the department Societe Generale.

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