SWIFT/BIC code SOGEGB33SG1

SOGEGB33SG1 belongs to Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom.

SOGEGB33SG1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOGEGB33SG1
8-character codeSOGEGB33
Branch codeSG1
BankSociete Generale London Branch
BranchSg Securities Services UK (Cash Inflows
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).
33 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
SG1 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 SOGEGB33SG1?

SOGEGB33SG1 identifies Sg Securities Services UK (Cash Inflows, a unit of Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need SOGEGB33SG1 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SOGEGB33SG1.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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.

What do the letters in SOGEGB33SG1 stand for?

SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale London Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 33 is the location code and SG1 identifies the department Sg Securities Services UK (Cash Inflows.

Can I use SOGEGB33 instead of SOGEGB33SG1?

SOGEGB33 is the main office of Societe Generale London Branch, while SOGEGB33SG1 is Sg Securities Services UK (Cash Inflows. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOGEGB33SG1 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.