SWIFT/BIC code SOGEHKHHXXX
SOGEHKHHXXX belongs to Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH 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 uses BIC SOGEHKHHXXX?
The code SOGEHKHHXXX belongs to the head office of Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch.
What happens if I enter SOGEHKHHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOGEHKHHXXX against the details from Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch before you confirm.
Does Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SOGEHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOGEHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SOGEHKHHXXX mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar 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.