SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPSLF — SOCIETE GENERALE, SAINT LEU LA FORET

About SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPSLF — SOCIETE GENERALE, SAINT LEU LA FORET

SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSLF is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE in SAINT LEU LA FORET, 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 SAINT LEU LA FORET. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPSLF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGEFRPPSLF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE account in SAINT LEU LA FORET, share SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSLF 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, SAINT LEU LA FORET must provide SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSLF. 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 SAINT LEU LA FORET rely on SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSLF 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 SOGEFRPPSLF Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SOGEFRPPSLF 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 SOGEFRPPSLF

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