SWIFT Code SOGEGPGP — SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES, POINTE-A-PITRE

About SWIFT Code SOGEGPGP — SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES, POINTE-A-PITRE

SWIFT code SOGEGPGP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES in POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe. 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 DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES for all outward international remittances from POINTE-A-PITRE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGEGPGP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGEGPGP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES account in POINTE-A-PITRE, share SWIFT code SOGEGPGP 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 DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES, POINTE-A-PITRE must provide SWIFT code SOGEGPGP. 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 DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES in POINTE-A-PITRE rely on SWIFT code SOGEGPGP 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 DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES →

How SWIFT Code SOGEGPGP Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOGEGPGP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOGEGPGP uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for POINTE-A-PITRE 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 Guadeloupe.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm SOGEGPGP directly with SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AUX ANTILLES's POINTE-A-PITRE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.