SGABLU23 — SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG
SGABLU23 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SGABLU23 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG |
| Country | Luxembourg (LU) |
| Location Code | 23 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SGABLU23 belong to?
The SWIFT code SGABLU23 identifies SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SGABLU23 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SGABLU23 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SGAB) represent the bank code for SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG; characters 5-6 (LU) indicate the country code for Luxembourg; characters 7-8 (23) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SGABLU23 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SGABLU23 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '23' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SGABLU23 instead of SGABLU23?
Yes. The 8-character code SGABLU23 represents the primary headquarters of SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG. The 11-character code SGABLU23 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SGABLU23 (or SGABLU23XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SGABLU23?
The physical address registered for SGABLU23 is: 11, AVENUE EMILE REUTER, L-2420, LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. 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).