SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPHOU
SOGEFRPPHOU belongs to Societe Generale in Houilles, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPHOU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | HOU |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Houilles |
| 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.
- HOU 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
Which branch uses BIC SOGEFRPPHOU?
The code SOGEFRPPHOU belongs to Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Houilles, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Societe Generale got 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.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPHOU?
SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPHOU points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPHOU if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPHOU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPHOU with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPHOU stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and HOU is the code of the department Societe Generale.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.