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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPPSZ

SOGEFRPPPSZ belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPPSZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPPSZ
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codePSZ
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityParis
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.
PSZ 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPPSZ?

SOGEFRPPPSZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SOGEFRPPPSZ to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPPSZ.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPPSZ stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and PSZ is the code of the department Societe Generale.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPPSZ with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPPSZ against the details from Societe Generale before sending.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPPSZ?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPPSZ is Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPPSZ.

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