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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCAT

SOGEFRPPCAT belongs to Societe Generale in Carpentras, France.

SOGEFRPPCAT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPCAT
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeCAT
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityCarpentras
CountryFrance

How the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
CAT 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 SOGEFRPPCAT?

SOGEFRPPCAT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Carpentras, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPCAT for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to 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 do need SOGEFRPPCAT.

Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPCAT mean?

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

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPCAT with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPCAT with the recipient before you confirm.

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