SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPVES
SOGEFRPPVES belongs to Societe Generale in Versailles, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPVES |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | VES |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Versailles |
| 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.
- VES 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 SOGEFRPPVES?
The code SOGEFRPPVES belongs to Societe Generale, a branch or department of Societe Generale in Versailles, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?
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 SOGEFRPPVES to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPVES.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPVES stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and VES is the code of the department Societe Generale.
Has Societe Generale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.