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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPPVSS

SOGEFRPPVSS belongs to Societe Generale in Villefranche Sur Saone, France.

SOGEFRPPVSS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEFRPPVSS
8-character codeSOGEFRPP
Branch codeVSS
BankSociete Generale
Branch—
CityVillefranche Sur Saone
CountryFrance

The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
VSS 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 SOGEFRPPVSS?

SOGEFRPPVSS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, a unit of Societe Generale in Villefranche Sur Saone, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Societe Generale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 342 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale in France. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale.

Can I use SOGEFRPP instead of SOGEFRPPVSS?

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

Do I need SOGEFRPPVSS 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 do need SOGEFRPPVSS.

What does each part of SOGEFRPPVSS stand for?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and VSS is the code of the department Societe Generale.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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