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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPLYP

SOGEFRPPLYP belongs to Societe Generale in Lyon, France.

SOGEFRPPLYP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPLYP
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeLYP
BankSociete Generale
BranchLyon Republique
CityLyon
CountryFrance

The way 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.
LYP 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 is behind SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLYP?

The code SOGEFRPPLYP belongs to Lyon Republique, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Lyon, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPLYP with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPLYP against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPLYP?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPLYP points to Lyon Republique. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPLYP if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPLYP stand for?

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 LYP identifies the branch Lyon Republique.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPLYP 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. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPLYP.

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