SWIFT/BIC code SGABATWWXXX
SGABATWWXXX belongs to Societe Generale in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGABATWWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGABATWW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- WW 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 SGABATWWXXX?
SGABATWWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Societe Generale in Vienna, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Societe Generale does not need a specific branch.
Does Societe Generale have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SGABATWWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Societe Generale in Austria, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of SGABATWWXXX stand for?
SGAB is the institution code of Societe Generale, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are SGABATWW and SGABATWWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SGABATWW is the 8-character version of SGABATWWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Societe Generale in Vienna.
Do I need SGABATWWXXX to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SGABATWWXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.