SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCAR
SOGEFRPPCAR belongs to Societe Generale in Carcassonne, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPCAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | CAR |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Carcassonne |
| 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.
- CAR 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 BIC SOGEFRPPCAR?
SOGEFRPPCAR identifies Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Carcassonne, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Societe Generale got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.
What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPCAR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPCAR against the details from Societe Generale before sending.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPCAR mean?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and CAR is the code of the department Societe Generale.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCAR?
SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCAR points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPCAR 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.