SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCAV
SOGEFRPPCAV belongs to Societe Generale in Cavaillon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPCAV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | CAV |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cavaillon |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- CAV 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 SOGEFRPPCAV?
SOGEFRPPCAV identifies Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Cavaillon, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPCAV incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPCAV against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPCAV to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPCAV.
Does Societe Generale have other 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.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.