SWIFT/BIC code SGABCHZZTSA
SGABCHZZTSA belongs to Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGABCHZZTSA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGABCHZZ |
| Branch code | TSA |
| Bank | Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch |
| Branch | Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (Ocsd2064 |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- TSA 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 SGABCHZZTSA?
SGABCHZZTSA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (Ocsd2064, a branch or department of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch got other 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.
What happens if I enter SGABCHZZTSA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SGABCHZZTSA against the details from Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch before you confirm.
Can I use SGABCHZZ instead of SGABCHZZTSA?
SGABCHZZ is the main office of Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch, while SGABCHZZTSA is Societe Generale, Zurich Branch (Ocsd2064. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SGABCHZZTSA if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale, Paris, Zurich Branch take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SGABCHZZTSA for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 SGABCHZZTSA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.