SWIFT codes in France

In order to make international payments to France you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do France SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for France the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - France´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in France

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in France:

SWIFT codes in France

SWIFT Code Bank City
SOGEFRPPCHA SOCIETE GENERALE CHATOU
SOGEFRPPCHE SOCIETE GENERALE CHERBOURG
SOGEFRPPCHM SOCIETE GENERALE CHARLEVILLE MEZIERES
SOGEFRPPCHS SOCIETE GENERALE CHARTRES
SOGEFRPPCHT SOCIETE GENERALE CHATEAU THIERRY
SOGEFRPPCHX SOCIETE GENERALE CHATEAUROUX
SOGEFRPPCHY SOCIETE GENERALE CHAMBERY
SOGEFRPPCIG SOCIETE GENERALE COURBEVOIE
SOGEFRPPCLF SOCIETE GENERALE CLERMONT FERRAND
SOGEFRPPCLI SOCIETE GENERALE CLICHY
SOGEFRPPCLS SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS
SOGEFRPPCOG SOCIETE GENERALE COGNAC
SOGEFRPPCOM SOCIETE GENERALE COMPIEGNE
SOGEFRPPCOP SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS
SOGEFRPPCRE SOCIETE GENERALE CREIL
SOGEFRPPCRT SOCIETE GENERALE CRETEIL
SOGEFRPPCSH SOCIETE GENERALE CONFLANS SAINTE HONORINE
SOGEFRPPCSM SOCIETE GENERALE CHALONS EN CHAMPAGNE
SOGEFRPPCSS SOCIETE GENERALE CHALON SUR SAONE
SOGEFRPPCTE SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS
SOGEFRPPDAX SOCIETE GENERALE DAX
SOGEFRPPDIE SOCIETE GENERALE DIEPPE
SOGEFRPPDIG SOCIETE GENERALE DIGOIN
SOGEFRPPDIJ SOCIETE GENERALE DIJON

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