SGABBEB2TRA — SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE)
SGABBEB2TRA is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) in BRUSSELS, Belgium — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SGABBEB2TRA is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SGABBEB2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Location Code | B2 |
| Branch | SG BRUXELLES TRADE SERVICES |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SGABBEB2TRA belong to?
The SWIFT code SGABBEB2TRA identifies SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE) in BRUSSELS, Belgium. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SGABBEB2TRA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SGABBEB2TRA 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 (TRA) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SGABBEB2TRA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SGABBEB2TRA 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 SGABBEB2TRA?
Yes. The 8-character code SGABBEB2 represents the primary headquarters of SOCIETE GENERALE (BELGIAN HEAD OFFICE). The 11-character code SGABBEB2TRA targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SGABBEB2 (or SGABBEB2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
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).