SFCOGNGN — SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A.
SFCOGNGN is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A. in CONAKRY, Guinea — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SFCOGNGN is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A. in CONAKRY, Guinea. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A. |
| Country | Guinea (GN) |
| Location Code | GN |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SFCOGNGN belong to?
The SWIFT code SFCOGNGN identifies SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A. in CONAKRY, Guinea. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SFCOGNGN mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SFCOGNGN are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SFCO) represent the bank code for SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A.; characters 5-6 (GN) indicate the country code for Guinea; characters 7-8 (GN) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SFCOGNGN active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SFCOGNGN is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'GN' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SFCOGNGN instead of SFCOGNGN?
Yes. The 8-character code SFCOGNGN represents the primary headquarters of SOCIETE DE FINANCEMENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIE S.A.. The 11-character code SFCOGNGN targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SFCOGNGN (or SFCOGNGNXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SFCOGNGN?
The physical address registered for SFCOGNGN is: MADINA CORNICHE COMMUNE DE MATAM, CONAKRY, Guinea. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).