SWIFT/BIC code SOGEGB2LLON
SOGEGB2LLON belongs to Societe Generale in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEGB2LLON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEGB2L |
| Branch code | LON |
| Bank | Societe Generale |
| Branch | Payment Services |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Societe Generale SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LON 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 code SOGEGB2LLON?
SOGEGB2LLON is the SWIFT/BIC code of Payment Services, a branch or department of Societe Generale in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SOGEGB2LLON to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SOGEGB2LLON.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter SOGEGB2LLON with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEGB2LLON with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in SOGEGB2LLON mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and LON is the code of the branch Payment Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.