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SWIFT/BIC code SOGEGB22PAR

SOGEGB22PAR belongs to Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom.

SOGEGB22PAR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEGB22PAR
8-character codeSOGEGB22
Branch codePAR
BankSociete Generale London Branch
BranchParel
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
PAR 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 BIC SOGEGB22PAR?

The code SOGEGB22PAR belongs to Parel, part of Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need SOGEGB22PAR for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SOGEGB22PAR.

How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale London Branch?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter SOGEGB22PAR incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEGB22PAR with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in SOGEGB22PAR mean?

SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale London Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and PAR is the code of the branch Parel.

What is the best way to send money to Societe Generale London Branch?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.