SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLRY
SOGEFRPPLRY belongs to Societe Generale in La Roche Sur Yon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPLRY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | LRY |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | La Roche Sur Yon |
| 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.
- LRY 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 code SOGEFRPPLRY?
SOGEFRPPLRY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in La Roche Sur Yon, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPLRY 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 SOGEFRPPLRY.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLRY?
SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLRY is Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPLRY if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPLRY stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and LRY identifies the branch Societe Generale.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.