SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPFON
SOGEFRPPFON belongs to Societe Generale in Fontainebleau, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPFON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | FON |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fontainebleau |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- FON 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 SOGEFRPPFON?
SOGEFRPPFON identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Fontainebleau, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPFON incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPFON against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need SOGEFRPPFON 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 do need SOGEFRPPFON.
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 1–3 business days.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPFON?
SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPFON points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPFON 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.