SWIFT/BIC code SOGEGB22HVT
SOGEGB22HVT belongs to Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEGB22HVT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEGB22 |
| Branch code | HVT |
| Bank | Societe Generale London Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Societe Generale London Branch 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HVT 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 SWIFT code SOGEGB22HVT?
SOGEGB22HVT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Societe Generale London Branch, part of Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SOGEGB22HVT mean?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale London Branch, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and HVT is the code of the department Societe Generale London Branch.
Has Societe Generale London Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale London Branch in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale London Branch.
Do I need SOGEGB22HVT for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SOGEGB22HVT.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale London Branch in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use SOGEGB22 instead of SOGEGB22HVT?
SOGEGB22 is the main office of Societe Generale London Branch, while SOGEGB22HVT is Societe Generale London Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOGEGB22HVT 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.