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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCHE

SOGEFRPPCHE belongs to Societe Generale in Cherbourg, France.

SOGEFRPPCHE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPCHE
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeCHE
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityCherbourg
CountryFrance

The way 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.
CHE 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 SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCHE?

SOGEFRPPCHE identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Cherbourg, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 SOGEFRPPCHE with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEFRPPCHE against the details from Societe Generale before sending.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPCHE stand for?

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

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCHE?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCHE is Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPCHE if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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