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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLHA

SOGEFRPPLHA belongs to Societe Generale in Le Havre, France.

SOGEFRPPLHA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPLHA
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeLHA
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityLe Havre
CountryFrance

The way 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.
LHA 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 uses BIC SOGEFRPPLHA?

The code SOGEFRPPLHA belongs to Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Le Havre, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLHA?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLHA points to Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SOGEFRPPLHA if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPLHA to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPLHA.

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.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPLHA mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and LHA 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.