SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPNIT

SOGEFRPPNIT belongs to Societe Generale in Niort, France.

SOGEFRPPNIT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPNIT
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeNIT
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityNiort
CountryFrance

The way 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.
NIT 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPNIT?

SOGEFRPPNIT identifies Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Niort, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPNIT?

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

Does Societe Generale have more 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.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPNIT mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and NIT identifies the branch Societe Generale.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPNIT incorrectly?

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

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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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