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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPNIO

SOGEFRPPNIO belongs to Societe Generale in Nice, France.

SOGEFRPPNIO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPNIO
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeNIO
BankSociete Generale
BranchNice Arenas
CityNice
CountryFrance

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.
NIO 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 SOGEFRPPNIO?

SOGEFRPPNIO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nice Arenas, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Nice, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPNIO?

SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPNIO points to Nice Arenas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPNIO if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need SOGEFRPPNIO to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SOGEFRPPNIO.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPNIO with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPNIO against the details from Societe Generale before you confirm.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPNIO 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 NIO identifies the department Nice Arenas.

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