SWIFT Code SOBCFR2P — SOCIETE BIC, CLICHY

About SWIFT Code SOBCFR2P — SOCIETE BIC, CLICHY

SWIFT code SOBCFR2P is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE BIC in CLICHY, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by SOCIETE BIC for all outward international remittances from CLICHY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOBCFR2P

The code SOBCFR2P follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SOBCFR2P

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE BIC account in CLICHY, share SWIFT code SOBCFR2P with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at SOCIETE BIC, CLICHY must provide SWIFT code SOBCFR2P. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using SOCIETE BIC in CLICHY rely on SWIFT code SOBCFR2P for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for SOCIETE BIC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE BIC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE BIC →

How SWIFT Code SOBCFR2P Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SOBCFR2P and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to SOCIETE BIC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOCIETE BIC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOBCFR2P

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOBCFR2P uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CLICHY only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm SOBCFR2P directly with SOCIETE BIC's CLICHY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.