SWIFT Code SOGEDZAL — SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE, ALGIERS

About SWIFT Code SOGEDZAL — SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE, ALGIERS

SWIFT code SOGEDZAL is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE in ALGIERS, Algeria. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE for all outward international remittances from ALGIERS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGEDZAL

The code SOGEDZAL follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGEDZAL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE account in ALGIERS, share SWIFT code SOGEDZAL with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE, ALGIERS must provide SWIFT code SOGEDZAL. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE in ALGIERS rely on SWIFT code SOGEDZAL for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE →

How SWIFT Code SOGEDZAL Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SOGEDZAL and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOGEDZAL

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOGEDZAL uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ALGIERS only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Algeria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm SOGEDZAL directly with SOCIETE GENERALE ALGERIE's ALGIERS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.