SWIFT/BIC code SOGECY2NNIC
SOGECY2NNIC belongs to Societe Generale Cyprus Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGECY2NNIC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGECY2N |
| Branch code | NIC |
| Bank | Societe Generale Cyprus Limited |
| Branch | Nicosia Operation |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How 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.
- NIC 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/BIC code SOGECY2NNIC?
SOGECY2NNIC identifies Nicosia Operation, a branch or department of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Societe Generale Cyprus Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale Cyprus Limited in Cyprus, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SOGECY2NNIC mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and NIC identifies the branch Nicosia Operation.
Can I use SOGECY2N instead of SOGECY2NNIC?
SOGECY2N is the head office of Societe Generale Cyprus Limited, while SOGECY2NNIC points to Nicosia Operation. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGECY2NNIC if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SOGECY2NNIC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGECY2NNIC with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need SOGECY2NNIC for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SOGECY2NNIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.