SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPLPA — SOCIETE GENERALE, LYON

About SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPLPA — SOCIETE GENERALE, LYON

SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLPA is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE in LYON, 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 GENERALE for all outward international remittances from LYON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPLPA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPLPA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE account in LYON, share SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLPA 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 GENERALE, LYON must provide SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLPA. 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 GENERALE in LYON rely on SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLPA 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 GENERALE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPLPA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SOGEFRPPLPA 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 GENERALE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOCIETE GENERALE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPLPA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOGEFRPPLPA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LYON 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 SOGEFRPPLPA directly with SOCIETE GENERALE's LYON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.