SOGENCNN — SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B
SOGENCNN is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B in NOUMEA, New Caledonia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SOGENCNN is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B in NOUMEA, New Caledonia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Location Code | NN |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SOGENCNN belong to?
The SWIFT code SOGENCNN identifies SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B in NOUMEA, New Caledonia. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SOGENCNN mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SOGENCNN are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SOGE) represent the bank code for SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B; characters 5-6 (NC) indicate the country code for New Caledonia; characters 7-8 (NN) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SOGENCNN active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SOGENCNN is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'NN' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SOGENCNN instead of SOGENCNN?
Yes. The 8-character code SOGENCNN represents the primary headquarters of SOCIETE GENERALE CALEDONIENNE DE BANQUE S G C B. The 11-character code SOGENCNN targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SOGENCNN (or SOGENCNNXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SOGENCNN?
The physical address registered for SOGENCNN is: 44 R DE L ALMA, 98800, NOUMEA, New Caledonia. 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).