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SWIFT/BIC code SGABCHZZ448

SGABCHZZ448 belongs to Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland.

SGABCHZZ448

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSGABCHZZ448
8-character codeSGABCHZZ
Branch code448
BankSociete Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch
BranchSociete Generale, Zurich Branch (8448
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
448 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 uses BIC SGABCHZZ448?

SGABCHZZ448 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (8448, a branch or department of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need SGABCHZZ448 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SGABCHZZ448.

How long does a transfer to Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use SGABCHZZ448 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SGABCHZZ448 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of SGABCHZZ448 mean?

SGAB is the bank code of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 448 identifies the department Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (8448.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.