SGABLU2S — SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG
SGABLU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SGABLU2S 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 | 2S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SGABLU2S belong to?
The SWIFT code SGABLU2S 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 SGABLU2S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SGABLU2S 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 (2S) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SGABLU2S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SGABLU2S is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SGABLU2S instead of SGABLU2S?
Yes. The 8-character code SGABLU2S represents the primary headquarters of SOCIETE GENERALE LUXEMBOURG. The 11-character code SGABLU2S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SGABLU2S (or SGABLU2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SGABLU2S?
The physical address registered for SGABLU2S is: 11-15, 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).