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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPPRX

SOGEFRPPPRX belongs to Societe Generale in Perigueux, France.

SOGEFRPPPRX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPPRX
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codePRX
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityPerigueux
CountryFrance

The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
PRX 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 code SOGEFRPPPRX?

SOGEFRPPPRX identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Perigueux, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPPRX 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 PRX is the code of the department Societe Generale.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPPRX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPPRX with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale?

Many banks 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.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPPRX?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPPRX is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SOGEFRPPPRX if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need SOGEFRPPPRX to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPPRX.

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