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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSTD

SOGEFRPPSTD belongs to Societe Generale in Saint Die, France.

SOGEFRPPSTD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPSTD
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeSTD
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CitySaint Die
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.
STD 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 code SOGEFRPPSTD?

SOGEFRPPSTD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Saint Die, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPSTD for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPSTD.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPSTD mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and STD is the code of the department Societe Generale.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSTD?

SOGEFRPP is the head office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPSTD is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPSTD 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.