SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPGSG
SOGEFRPPGSG belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPGSG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | GSG |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Paris Gamma |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- GSG 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 SOGEFRPPGSG?
SOGEFRPPGSG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris Gamma, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need SOGEFRPPGSG 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 do need SOGEFRPPGSG.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPGSG?
SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPGSG is Paris Gamma. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPGSG if the recipient asks for it.
Has Societe Generale got other 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.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPGSG stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and GSG identifies the branch Paris Gamma.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.