SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPMTZ
SOGEFRPPMTZ belongs to Societe Generale in Metz, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPMTZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | MTZ |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Agence de Metz |
| City | Metz |
| 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.
- MTZ 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPMTZ?
SOGEFRPPMTZ identifies Agence de Metz, part of Societe Generale in Metz, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPMTZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPMTZ with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPMTZ?
SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPMTZ points to Agence de Metz. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SOGEFRPPMTZ if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Banks often 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.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPMTZ 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 MTZ is the code of the department Agence de Metz.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.