SEPA at Societe Generale (France)
Working with Societe Generale (BIC SOGEFRPP, Code banque 30003)? Here is what you need to upload your SEPA file and have it processed without friction.
TL;DR
- BIC:
SOGEFRPP - Code banque:
30003 - SCT cut-off: 16:00 CET
- Formats: SEPA XML pain.001/pain.008, CFONB 160, EBICS
- Upload path: Sogecash Net -> Remittances -> Import -> SEPA Credit Transfer / Direct Debit.
Quirks
Strong corporate cash management. Sogecash Net supports large batches.
Step-by-step upload
- Generate your SEPA XML in GenerateSEPA or export from your ERP.
- Validate the batch with our SEPA XML Validator.
- Sign in to online banking: Sogecash Net -> Remittances -> Import -> SEPA Credit Transfer / Direct Debit.
- Confirm signing (second factor if needed).
- Download the receipt.
Spotting a Societe Generale IBAN
Verify any IBAN with Bank from IBAN before triggering a collection or payment.
Common errors
- Uploading an unsupported file format (check ‘Formats’ above).
- Missing the 16:00 CET cut-off (operation rolls to D+1).
- Out-of-date debtor IBAN or mandate (AC01 / MD01 returns).
Conclusion
Societe Generale accepts standard SEPA XML for euro operations. Follow the steps above and always validate before submitting. Confirm the exact upload path with your relationship manager if the UI differs (screens change).
