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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLIS

SOGEFRPPLIS belongs to Societe Generale in Lisieux, France.

SOGEFRPPLIS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPLIS
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeLIS
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityLisieux
CountryFrance

The way 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.
LIS 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 SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLIS?

The code SOGEFRPPLIS belongs to Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Lisieux, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Societe Generale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Do I need SOGEFRPPLIS to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPLIS.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLIS?

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

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPLIS stand for?

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 LIS 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.