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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCEN

SOGEFRPPCEN belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPCEN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPCEN
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeCEN
BankSociete Generale
BranchAgence Centrale
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
CEN 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 uses BIC SOGEFRPPCEN?

SOGEFRPPCEN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Agence Centrale, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPCEN mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and CEN identifies the department Agence Centrale.

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

Many banks 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.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPCEN incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPCEN against the details from Societe Generale before sending.

Do I need SOGEFRPPCEN to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPCEN.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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