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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCIG

SOGEFRPPCIG belongs to Societe Generale in Courbevoie, France.

SOGEFRPPCIG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPCIG
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeCIG
BankSociete Generale
BranchCourbevoie Cig
CityCourbevoie
CountryFrance

The way 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.
CIG 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 SWIFT code SOGEFRPPCIG?

SOGEFRPPCIG identifies Courbevoie Cig, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Courbevoie, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPCIG for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPCIG.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPCIG 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 CIG identifies the department Courbevoie Cig.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCIG?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCIG points to Courbevoie Cig. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPCIG if the recipient asks for it.

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