SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLPC
SOGEFRPPLPC belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPLPC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | LPC |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Paris Montmartre |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- LPC 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/BIC code SOGEFRPPLPC?
SOGEFRPPLPC identifies Paris Montmartre, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPLPC mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and LPC is the code of the branch Paris Montmartre.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLPC?
SOGEFRPP points to the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLPC is Paris Montmartre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPLPC if the recipient asks for it.
Has Societe Generale got other 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 SOGEFRPPLPC for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of 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 still need SOGEFRPPLPC.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.