SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPROX

SOGEFRPPROX belongs to Societe Generale in Roubaix, France.

SOGEFRPPROX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPROX
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeROX
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityRoubaix
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.
ROX 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 BIC SOGEFRPPROX?

The code SOGEFRPPROX belongs to Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Roubaix, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPROX stand for?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and ROX identifies the branch Societe Generale.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPROX?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPROX for a euro transfer to France?

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

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Societe Generale have 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.

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