SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJSLB
SOGEZAJJSLB belongs to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEZAJJSLB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEZAJJ |
| Branch code | SLB |
| Bank | Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch |
| Branch | Securities Lending and Borowing |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Societe Generale, Johannesburg 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.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SLB 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJSLB?
The code SOGEZAJJSLB belongs to Securities Lending and Borowing, part 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 best way to send money to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch.
What does each part of SOGEZAJJSLB mean?
SOGE is the bank code of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and SLB identifies the branch Securities Lending and Borowing.
How long does a transfer to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch take in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SOGEZAJJ instead of SOGEZAJJSLB?
SOGEZAJJ points to the head office of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch, while SOGEZAJJSLB points to Securities Lending and Borowing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOGEZAJJSLB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.