SWIFT/BIC code SGABCHZZ019

SGABCHZZ019 belongs to Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland.

SGABCHZZ019

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSGABCHZZ019
8-character codeSGABCHZZ
Branch code019
BankSociete Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch
BranchSociete Generale, Zurich Branch (7019
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch 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.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
ZZ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
019 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

What bank uses SWIFT code SGABCHZZ019?

SGABCHZZ019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (7019, a unit of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Switzerland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of SGABCHZZ019 mean?

SGAB is the bank code of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 019 identifies the branch Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (7019.

Can I use SGABCHZZ instead of SGABCHZZ019?

SGABCHZZ is the head office of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch, while SGABCHZZ019 is Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (7019. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SGABCHZZ019.

What happens if I use SGABCHZZ019 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SGABCHZZ019 against the details from Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch before you confirm.

Does Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.