SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPGAR
SOGEFRPPGAR belongs to Societe Generale in Fontenay Sous Bois, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPGAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | GAR |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Garanties Internationales Vdf |
| City | Fontenay Sous Bois |
| 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.
- GAR 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 SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPGAR?
The code SOGEFRPPGAR belongs to Garanties Internationales Vdf, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Fontenay Sous Bois, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPGAR?
SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPGAR points to Garanties Internationales Vdf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPGAR if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPGAR stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and GAR is the code of the department Garanties Internationales Vdf.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPGAR for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPGAR.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.