SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPEVR
SOGEFRPPEVR belongs to Societe Generale in Evry, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPEVR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | EVR |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Evry |
| Country | France |
The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- EVR 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPEVR?
The code SOGEFRPPEVR belongs to Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Evry, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPEVR 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 EVR identifies the branch Societe Generale.
What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPEVR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPEVR against the details from Societe Generale before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPEVR for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPEVR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.