SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSTB
SOGEFRPPSTB belongs to Societe Generale in Saint Brieuc, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPSTB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | STB |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Saint Brieuc |
| Country | France |
The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- STB 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 is behind BIC SOGEFRPPSTB?
SOGEFRPPSTB identifies Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Saint Brieuc, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPSTB stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and STB is the code of the branch Societe Generale.
Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSTB?
SOGEFRPP is the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPSTB points to Societe Generale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEFRPPSTB if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SOGEFRPPSTB for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPSTB.
What happens if I enter SOGEFRPPSTB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEFRPPSTB 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.