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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPSTE

SOGEFRPPSTE belongs to Societe Generale in Saint Etienne, France.

SOGEFRPPSTE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPSTE
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeSTE
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CitySaint Etienne
CountryFrance

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.
STE 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 branch uses SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSTE?

SOGEFRPPSTE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Saint Etienne, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPSTE?

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

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 happens if I enter SOGEFRPPSTE with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEFRPPSTE with the recipient before sending.

Do I need SOGEFRPPSTE to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SOGEFRPPSTE.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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