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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPFVS

SOGEFRPPFVS belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPFVS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPFVS
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeFVS
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityParis
CountryFrance

How 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.
FVS 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 SWIFT code SOGEFRPPFVS?

SOGEFRPPFVS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPFVS?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPFVS is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPFVS if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPFVS mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and FVS identifies the department Societe Generale.

Does Societe Generale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

Do I need SOGEFRPPFVS for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPFVS.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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