SWIFT/BIC code SOGECY2NLIM
SOGECY2NLIM belongs to Societe Generale Cyprus Limited in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGECY2NLIM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGECY2N |
| Branch code | LIM |
| Bank | Societe Generale Cyprus Limited |
| Branch | Limassol Branch Offshore |
| City | Limassol (Lemesos) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Societe Generale Cyprus Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOGE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2N Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LIM 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code SOGECY2NLIM?
SOGECY2NLIM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Limassol Branch Offshore, a unit of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SOGECY2NLIM incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGECY2NLIM against the details from Societe Generale Cyprus Limited before you confirm.
Does Societe Generale Cyprus Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale Cyprus Limited in Cyprus, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited.
What do the letters in SOGECY2NLIM mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the location code and LIM identifies the branch Limassol Branch Offshore.
Can I use SOGECY2N instead of SOGECY2NLIM?
SOGECY2N is the main office of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited, while SOGECY2NLIM points to Limassol Branch Offshore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGECY2NLIM.
Do I need SOGECY2NLIM to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGECY2NLIM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.