SWIFT/BIC code SOGXFR21XXX
SOGXFR21XXX belongs to Sogexia in Lyon, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGXFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGXFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sogexia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lyon |
| Country | France |
The way the Sogexia SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOGX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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/BIC code SOGXFR21XXX?
SOGXFR21XXX identifies the headquarters of Sogexia in Lyon, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Sogexia does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in SOGXFR21XXX stand for?
SOGX is the bank code of Sogexia, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Sogexia use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SOGXFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sogexia in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are SOGXFR21 and SOGXFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SOGXFR21 is the 8-character version of SOGXFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sogexia in Lyon.
Do I need SOGXFR21XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGXFR21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Sogexia in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.