SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCAU

SOGEFRPPCAU belongs to Societe Generale in Caudry, France.

SOGEFRPPCAU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPCAU
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeCAU
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityCaudry
CountryFrance

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.
CAU 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 SOGEFRPPCAU?

The code SOGEFRPPCAU belongs to Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Caudry, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPCAU incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPCAU with the recipient before sending.

Does Societe Generale have 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 does each part of SOGEFRPPCAU stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and CAU is the code of the department Societe Generale.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCAU?

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

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