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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSET

SOGEFRPPSET belongs to Societe Generale in Sete, France.

SOGEFRPPSET

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPSET
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeSET
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CitySete
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.
SET 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 is behind BIC SOGEFRPPSET?

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

What do the letters in SOGEFRPPSET mean?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPSET for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to 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 SOGEFRPPSET.

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

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

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSET?

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

What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPSET with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOGEFRPPSET 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.