SWIFT/BIC code SOGEGB33XXX
SOGEGB33XXX belongs to Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEGB33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEGB33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale London Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code SOGEGB33XXX?
SOGEGB33XXX identifies the headquarters of Societe Generale London Branch in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Societe Generale London Branch.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale London Branch 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.
Do I need SOGEGB33XXX to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need SOGEGB33XXX.
Is SOGEGB33 and SOGEGB33XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SOGEGB33 is the 8-character version of SOGEGB33XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Societe Generale London Branch in London.
Has Societe Generale London Branch got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale London Branch in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale London Branch.
What do the letters in SOGEGB33XXX stand for?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale London Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.