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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLYE

SOGEFRPPLYE belongs to Societe Generale in Lyon, France.

SOGEFRPPLYE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPLYE
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeLYE
BankSociete Generale
BranchEntreprises
CityLyon
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.
LYE 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 branch uses BIC SOGEFRPPLYE?

SOGEFRPPLYE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Entreprises, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Lyon, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPLYE mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and LYE identifies the department Entreprises.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPLYE incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPLYE with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPLYE to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPLYE.

Does Societe Generale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

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