SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLYO
SOGEFRPPLYO belongs to Societe Generale in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPLYO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | LYO |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Lyon Ouest |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
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.
- LYO 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLYO?
The code SOGEFRPPLYO belongs to Lyon Ouest, part of Societe Generale in Lyon, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPLYO 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. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPLYO.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLYO?
SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLYO points to Lyon Ouest. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPLYO if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPLYO mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and LYO identifies the department Lyon Ouest.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.