SWIFT/BIC code NEWGGB2LCLS
NEWGGB2LCLS belongs to Societe Generale International LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NEWGGB2LCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NEWGGB2L |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Societe Generale International LTD |
| Branch | Cls Traffic |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Societe Generale International LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NEWG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC NEWGGB2LCLS?
NEWGGB2LCLS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cls Traffic, part of Societe Generale International LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale International LTD take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NEWGGB2LCLS to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NEWGGB2LCLS.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale International LTD in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use NEWGGB2L instead of NEWGGB2LCLS?
NEWGGB2L points to the main office of Societe Generale International LTD, while NEWGGB2LCLS is Cls Traffic. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NEWGGB2LCLS.
What do the letters in NEWGGB2LCLS stand for?
NEWG is the bank code of Societe Generale International LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and CLS is the code of the branch Cls Traffic.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.