SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJXXX
SOGEZAJJXXX belongs to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOGEZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOGEZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJXXX?
The code SOGEZAJJXXX belongs to the main office of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch.
What does each part of SOGEZAJJXXX stand for?
SOGE is the institution code of Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOGEZAJJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch have other 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 happens if I enter SOGEZAJJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOGEZAJJXXX against the details from Societe Generale, Johannesburg Branch before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.