SWIFT/BIC code SGABBEB2BRU
SGABBEB2BRU belongs to Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGABBEB2BRU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGABBEB2 |
| Branch code | BRU |
| Bank | Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) |
| Branch | Branch |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B2 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BRU 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 SGABBEB2BRU?
SGABBEB2BRU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Branch, a unit of Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) in Belgium. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SGABBEB2 instead of SGABBEB2BRU?
SGABBEB2 is the head office of Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office), while SGABBEB2BRU points to Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SGABBEB2BRU if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale (Belgian Head Office) take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SGABBEB2BRU to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SGABBEB2BRU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.