SWIFT/BIC code NEWGGB2LXXX
NEWGGB2LXXX belongs to Societe Generale International LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NEWGGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NEWGGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale International LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Societe Generale International LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- XXX 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 SWIFT code NEWGGB2LXXX?
The code NEWGGB2LXXX belongs to the headquarters of Societe Generale International LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Societe Generale International LTD does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of NEWGGB2LXXX mean?
NEWG is the bank code of Societe Generale International LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Are NEWGGB2L and NEWGGB2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NEWGGB2L is the 8-character version of NEWGGB2LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Societe Generale International LTD in London.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale International LTD take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NEWGGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NEWGGB2LXXX.
Has Societe Generale International LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale International LTD in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.