SWIFT/BIC code SGCLCNBJSHI
SGCLCNBJSHI belongs to Societe Generale (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGCLCNBJSHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGCLCNBJ |
| Branch code | SHI |
| Bank | Societe Generale (China) Limited |
| Branch | Shanghai Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Societe Generale (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGCL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SHI 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 SWIFT code SGCLCNBJSHI?
The code SGCLCNBJSHI belongs to Shanghai Branch, a unit of Societe Generale (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Societe Generale (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SGCLCNBJSHI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale (China) Limited in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in SGCLCNBJSHI mean?
SGCL is the bank code of Societe Generale (China) Limited, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and SHI is the code of the branch Shanghai Branch.
What happens if I use SGCLCNBJSHI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SGCLCNBJSHI with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SGCLCNBJ instead of SGCLCNBJSHI?
SGCLCNBJ points to the head office of Societe Generale (China) Limited, while SGCLCNBJSHI is Shanghai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SGCLCNBJSHI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.