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SWIFT/BIC code SGABCHZZSGZ

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

SGABCHZZSGZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSGABCHZZSGZ
8-character codeSGABCHZZ
Branch codeSGZ
BankSociete Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch
BranchSociete Generale, Zurich Branch (Ocsd2131
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How the Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
SGZ 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/BIC code SGABCHZZSGZ?

SGABCHZZSGZ identifies Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (Ocsd2131, a unit of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter SGABCHZZSGZ incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SGABCHZZSGZ with the recipient before sending.

Do I need SGABCHZZSGZ for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SGABCHZZSGZ.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Yes, we list 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.

What do the letters in SGABCHZZSGZ stand for?

SGAB is the institution code of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and SGZ is the code of the department Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (Ocsd2131.

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