SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSQY
SOGEFRPPSQY belongs to Societe Generale in Saint Quentin En Yvelines, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPSQY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | SQY |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Saint Quentin En Yvelines |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- SQY 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 BIC SOGEFRPPSQY?
SOGEFRPPSQY identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Saint Quentin En Yvelines, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPSQY with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPSQY with the recipient before sending.
Has Societe Generale got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.
What does each part of SOGEFRPPSQY stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and SQY is the code of the branch Societe Generale.
Do I need SOGEFRPPSQY to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPSQY.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSQY?
SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPSQY is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPSQY 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.