SWIFT/BIC code SGBBBFBFXXX
SGBBBFBFXXX belongs to Societe Generale Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGBBBFBFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGBBBFBF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale Burkina Faso |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
How the Societe Generale Burkina Faso SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGBB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SGBBBFBFXXX?
SGBBBFBFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Societe Generale Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Societe Generale Burkina Faso.
What happens if I use SGBBBFBFXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SGBBBFBFXXX against the details from Societe Generale Burkina Faso before you confirm.
Are SGBBBFBF and SGBBBFBFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SGBBBFBF is the short version of SGBBBFBFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Societe Generale Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou.
Does Societe Generale Burkina Faso use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SGBBBFBFXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Societe Generale Burkina Faso in Burkina Faso, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need to send money to an account at Societe Generale Burkina Faso?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SGBBBFBFXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Burkina Faso is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale Burkina Faso in Burkina Faso?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Burkina Faso with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.