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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLAO

SOGEFRPPLAO belongs to Societe Generale in Laon, France.

SOGEFRPPLAO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPLAO
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeLAO
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityLaon
CountryFrance

How the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
LAO 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLAO?

SOGEFRPPLAO identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Laon, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need SOGEFRPPLAO for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPLAO.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLAO?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLAO is Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPLAO.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPLAO stand for?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and LAO identifies the department Societe Generale.

What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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