SWIFT Code SOGECGCG — SOCIETE GENERALE CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE

About SWIFT Code SOGECGCG — SOCIETE GENERALE CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE

SWIFT code SOGECGCG is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE CONGO in BRAZZAVILLE, Congo, Republic. 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 CONGO for all outward international remittances from BRAZZAVILLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGECGCG

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGECGCG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE CONGO account in BRAZZAVILLE, share SWIFT code SOGECGCG 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 CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE must provide SWIFT code SOGECGCG. 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 CONGO in BRAZZAVILLE rely on SWIFT code SOGECGCG 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 CONGO →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SOGECGCG Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOGECGCG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOGECGCG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BRAZZAVILLE 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 Congo, Republic.

Data Accuracy

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