SWIFT/BIC code SOGEHKA1XXX
SOGEHKA1XXX belongs to Societe Generale Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEHKA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEHKA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale Asia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Societe Generale Asia Limited 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code SOGEHKA1XXX?
SOGEHKA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Societe Generale Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Societe Generale Asia Limited.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale Asia Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of SOGEHKA1XXX mean?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale Asia Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, A1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Societe Generale Asia Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOGEHKA1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SOGEHKA1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEHKA1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Is SOGEHKA1 and SOGEHKA1XXX the same code?
Yes. SOGEHKA1 is the 8-character version of SOGEHKA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Societe Generale Asia Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.