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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPMLJ

SOGEFRPPMLJ belongs to Societe Generale in Mantes la Jolie, France.

SOGEFRPPMLJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPMLJ
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeMLJ
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityMantes la Jolie
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.
MLJ 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 BIC SOGEFRPPMLJ?

SOGEFRPPMLJ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Mantes la Jolie, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need SOGEFRPPMLJ 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 do need SOGEFRPPMLJ.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPMLJ?

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

What does each part of SOGEFRPPMLJ mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and MLJ is the code of the branch Societe Generale.

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