SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJSGS
SOGEZAJJSGS belongs to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEZAJJSGS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEZAJJ |
| Branch code | SGS |
| Bank | Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch |
| Branch | Securities Branch |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Societe Generale, Johannesburg 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.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SGS 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/BIC code SOGEZAJJSGS?
SOGEZAJJSGS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Branch, a branch or department of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in South Africa?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJSGS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SOGEZAJJSGS mean?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the location code and SGS is the code of the department Securities Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.