SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPVOI

SOGEFRPPVOI belongs to Societe Generale in Voiron, France.

SOGEFRPPVOI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPVOI
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeVOI
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityVoiron
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.
VOI 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 SOGEFRPPVOI?

SOGEFRPPVOI identifies Societe Generale, part of Societe Generale in Voiron, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPVOI?

SOGEFRPP points to the main office of Societe Generale, while SOGEFRPPVOI is Societe Generale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOGEFRPPVOI if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPVOI mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and VOI identifies the branch Societe Generale.

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.

Do I need SOGEFRPPVOI to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SOGEFRPPVOI.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.