SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCRT
SOGEFRPPCRT belongs to Societe Generale in Creteil, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPCRT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | CRT |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Creteil |
| 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.
- CRT 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 SOGEFRPPCRT?
SOGEFRPPCRT identifies Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Creteil, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPCRT to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPCRT.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPCRT mean?
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 CRT identifies the department Societe Generale.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCRT?
SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCRT is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPCRT 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.