SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPVPR
SOGEFRPPVPR belongs to Societe Generale in Villepinte, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEFRPPVPR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEFRPP |
| Branch code | VPR |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Sg Villepinte Roissy |
| City | Villepinte |
| Country | France |
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.
- VPR 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SOGEFRPPVPR?
SOGEFRPPVPR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sg Villepinte Roissy, a unit of Societe Generale in Villepinte, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SOGEFRPPVPR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOGEFRPPVPR with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SOGEFRPPVPR to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEFRPPVPR.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in SOGEFRPPVPR stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and VPR is the code of the department Sg Villepinte Roissy.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.