SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPHRS

SOGEFRPPHRS belongs to Societe Generale in Fontenay Sous Bois, France.

SOGEFRPPHRS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPHRS
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeHRS
BankSociete Generale
BranchSg Messagerie de Relance
CityFontenay Sous Bois
CountryFrance

How 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.
HRS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPHRS?

SOGEFRPPHRS identifies Sg Messagerie de Relance, part of Societe Generale in Fontenay Sous Bois, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPHRS stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and HRS is the code of the department Sg Messagerie de Relance.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPHRS?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPHRS points to Sg Messagerie de Relance. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPHRS if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPHRS for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPHRS.

Does Societe Generale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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