SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSAN

SOGEFRPPSAN belongs to Societe Generale in Sannois, France.

SOGEFRPPSAN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPSAN
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeSAN
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CitySannois
CountryFrance

How 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.
SAN 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 is behind BIC SOGEFRPPSAN?

SOGEFRPPSAN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Sannois, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Societe Generale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSAN?

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

What does each part of SOGEFRPPSAN mean?

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 SAN identifies the branch Societe Generale.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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