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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLGN

SOGEFRPPLGN belongs to Societe Generale in Langon, France.

SOGEFRPPLGN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPLGN
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeLGN
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityLangon
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.
LGN 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 BIC SOGEFRPPLGN?

SOGEFRPPLGN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Langon, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPLGN stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and LGN identifies the department Societe Generale.

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

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPLGN to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPLGN.

Does Societe Generale have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLGN?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLGN is Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPLGN if the recipient asks for it.

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