SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPGRA
SOGEFRPPGRA belongs to Societe Generale in Granville, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPGRA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | GRA |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Granville |
| Country | France |
The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GRA 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 SOGEFRPPGRA?
The code SOGEFRPPGRA belongs to Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Granville, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPGRA 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 SOGEFRPPGRA.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPGRA?
SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPGRA points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPGRA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPGRA stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and GRA is the code of the branch Societe Generale.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.