SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSGI
SOGEFRPPSGI belongs to Societe Generale in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPSGI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | SGI |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Sg Investment |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- SGI 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 SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSGI?
SOGEFRPPSGI identifies Sg Investment, a unit of Societe Generale in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPSGI mean?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and SGI identifies the department Sg Investment.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SOGEFRPPSGI 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 SOGEFRPPSGI.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSGI?
SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPSGI is Sg Investment. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEFRPPSGI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.