SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPPEE

SOGEFRPPPEE belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPPEE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPPEE
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codePEE
BankSociete Generale
BranchEtoile Entreprises
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way 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.
PEE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPPEE?

SOGEFRPPPEE identifies Etoile Entreprises, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPPEE?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPPEE points to Etoile Entreprises. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPPEE if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need SOGEFRPPPEE for a euro transfer to France?

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

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?

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

Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPPEE 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 PEE is the code of the department Etoile Entreprises.

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