SWIFT Code SOGECAMB — SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH), MONTREAL

About SWIFT Code SOGECAMB — SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH), MONTREAL

SWIFT code SOGECAMB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH) in MONTREAL, Canada. 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 (CANADA BRANCH) for all outward international remittances from MONTREAL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGECAMB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGECAMB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH) account in MONTREAL, share SWIFT code SOGECAMB 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 (CANADA BRANCH), MONTREAL must provide SWIFT code SOGECAMB. 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 (CANADA BRANCH) in MONTREAL rely on SWIFT code SOGECAMB 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 (CANADA BRANCH) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH) →

How SWIFT Code SOGECAMB Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SOGECAMB 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 (CANADA BRANCH).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOCIETE GENERALE (CANADA BRANCH) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOGECAMB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOGECAMB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MONTREAL 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 Canada.

Data Accuracy

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