SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPMTB
SOGEFRPPMTB belongs to Societe Generale in Montauban, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPMTB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | MTB |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Montauban |
| 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.
- MTB 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 BIC SOGEFRPPMTB?
SOGEFRPPMTB identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Montauban, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
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 SOGEFRPPMTB for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPMTB.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPMTB stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and MTB is the code of the branch Societe Generale.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPMTB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPMTB with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.