SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSGA

SOGEFRPPSGA belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.

SOGEFRPPSGA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPSGA
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeSGA
BankSociete Generale
BranchSg Acceptance
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.
SGA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSGA?

SOGEFRPPSGA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sg Acceptance, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need SOGEFRPPSGA to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPSGA.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Societe Generale got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use SOGEFRPPSGA incorrectly?

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

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSGA?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPSGA is Sg Acceptance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEFRPPSGA if the recipient asks for it.

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