SGABBEB2 — SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE)
SGABBEB2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SGABBEB2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | B2 |
| Branch | BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SGABBEB2 belong to?
The SWIFT code SGABBEB2 identifies SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SGABBEB2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SGABBEB2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SGAB) represent the bank code for SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE); characters 5-6 (BE) indicate the country code for Belgium; characters 7-8 (B2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SGABBEB2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SGABBEB2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'B2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SGABBEB2 instead of SGABBEB2?
Yes. The 8-character code SGABBEB2 represents the primary headquarters of SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE). The 11-character code SGABBEB2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SGABBEB2 (or SGABBEB2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SGABBEB2?
The physical address registered for SGABBEB2 is: PARK ATRIUM, RUE DES COLONIES-KOLONIESTRAAT 11, 1000, BRUSSELS, Belgium. 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).