SWIFT/BIC code SOGEGB22CDT
SOGEGB22CDT belongs to Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEGB22CDT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEGB22 |
| Branch code | CDT |
| Bank | Societe Generale London Branch |
| Branch | Custody Trustee London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Societe Generale London Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOGE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CDT 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 SOGEGB22CDT?
The code SOGEGB22CDT belongs to Custody Trustee London, part of Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale London Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in SOGEGB22CDT mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale London Branch, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and CDT identifies the department Custody Trustee London.
Do I need SOGEGB22CDT for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SOGEGB22CDT.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale London Branch?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use SOGEGB22 instead of SOGEGB22CDT?
SOGEGB22 is the head office of Societe Generale London Branch, while SOGEGB22CDT is Custody Trustee London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEGB22CDT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.