Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Société Générale?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Société Générale is SOGETRIS. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Société Générale?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Société Générale, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SOGETRIS (Istanbul, Turkey) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Société Générale a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

No, Société Générale is not a SEPA member. All international transfers to this bank must be sent as SWIFT wire transfers using BIC code SOGETRIS.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SOGETRIS mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SOGETRIS: "SOGE" is the institution code identifying Société Générale, "TR" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Turkey, and "IS" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

Question 5

Who owns Société Générale?

Accepted Answer

Société Générale is owned by Société Générale, a banking group based in France. Société Générale is registered in Turkey as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in France.

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