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
SOGEFRPPLEM SOCIETE GENERALE LE MANS
SOGEFRPPLEN SOCIETE GENERALE LENS
SOGEFRPPLEP SOCIETE GENERALE LEVALLOIS PERRET
SOGEFRPPLGJ SOCIETE GENERALE LONGJUMEAU
SOGEFRPPLGN SOCIETE GENERALE LANGON
SOGEFRPPLHA SOCIETE GENERALE LE HAVRE
SOGEFRPPLIB SOCIETE GENERALE LIBOURNE
SOGEFRPPLIM SOCIETE GENERALE LIMOGES
SOGEFRPPLIN SOCIETE GENERALE LILLE
SOGEFRPPLIS SOCIETE GENERALE LISIEUX
SOGEFRPPLLM SOCIETE GENERALE LILLE
SOGEFRPPLLS SOCIETE GENERALE LONS LE SAUNIER
SOGEFRPPLMA SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS
SOGEFRPPLMB SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS
SOGEFRPPLMX SOCIETE GENERALE LES MUREAUX
SOGEFRPPLOG SOCIETE GENERALE LONGWY
SOGEFRPPLOR SOCIETE GENERALE LORIENT
SOGEFRPPLPA SOCIETE GENERALE LYON
SOGEFRPPLPC SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS
SOGEFRPPLPD SOCIETE GENERALE LYON
SOGEFRPPLRE SOCIETE GENERALE LA REOLE
SOGEFRPPLRO SOCIETE GENERALE LA ROCHELLE
SOGEFRPPLRY SOCIETE GENERALE LA ROCHE SUR YON
SOGEFRPPLUX SOCIETE GENERALE PARIS

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