SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPRAI

SOGEFRPPRAI belongs to Societe Generale in Le Raincy, France.

SOGEFRPPRAI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPRAI
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeRAI
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityLe Raincy
CountryFrance

How 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.
RAI 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 BIC SOGEFRPPRAI?

SOGEFRPPRAI identifies Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Le Raincy, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

Do I need SOGEFRPPRAI for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPRAI.

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 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPRAI mean?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and RAI is the code of the branch Societe Generale.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPRAI incorrectly?

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

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