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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPELB

SOGEFRPPELB belongs to Societe Generale in Elbeuf, France.

SOGEFRPPELB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPELB
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeELB
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityElbeuf
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.
ELB 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 SOGEFRPPELB?

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

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPELB to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPELB.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPELB?

SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPELB points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPELB.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPELB with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPELB with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPELB stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and ELB is the code of the branch Societe Generale.

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