Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Société Générale?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Société Générale is SOGEFRPP. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Société Générale?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Société Générale, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SOGEFRPP (PARIS, France) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Société Générale a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Société Générale is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SOGEFRPP mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SOGEFRPP: "SOGE" is the institution code identifying Société Générale, "FR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for France, and "PP" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

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