SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPFIN
SOGEFRPPFIN belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPFIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | FIN |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Export Finance |
| City | Paris |
| 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.
- FIN 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 SOGEFRPPFIN?
SOGEFRPPFIN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Export Finance, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPFIN incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPFIN with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?
Many banks 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 does each part of SOGEFRPPFIN 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 FIN is the code of the branch Export Finance.
Does Societe Generale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need SOGEFRPPFIN for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPFIN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.