SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPIBL
SOGEFRPPIBL belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPIBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | IBL |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Ldn Money Market |
| 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.
- IBL 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 SOGEFRPPIBL?
SOGEFRPPIBL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ldn Money Market, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPIBL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPIBL against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.
Has Societe Generale got more 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.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPIBL stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and IBL identifies the department Ldn Money Market.
Do I need SOGEFRPPIBL to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPIBL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.