SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPCTE
SOGEFRPPCTE belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPCTE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | CTE |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Paris Chatelet Entreprise |
| City | Paris |
| 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.
- CTE 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 SOGEFRPPCTE?
The code SOGEFRPPCTE belongs to Paris Chatelet Entreprise, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPCTE with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPCTE with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPCTE?
SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPCTE points to Paris Chatelet Entreprise. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPCTE if the recipient asks for it.
Does Societe Generale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPCTE to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPCTE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.