SWIFT Code SOGEESMMBAR — SOCIETE GENERALE, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA, BARCELONA

About SWIFT Code SOGEESMMBAR — SOCIETE GENERALE, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA, BARCELONA

SWIFT code SOGEESMMBAR is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOCIETE GENERALE, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA in BARCELONA, Spain. 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, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA for all outward international remittances from BARCELONA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SOGEESMMBAR

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SOGEESMMBAR

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOCIETE GENERALE, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA account in BARCELONA, share SWIFT code SOGEESMMBAR 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, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA, BARCELONA must provide SWIFT code SOGEESMMBAR. 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, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA in BARCELONA rely on SWIFT code SOGEESMMBAR 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, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SOCIETE GENERALE, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SOCIETE GENERALE, SUCURSAL EN ESPANA →

How SWIFT Code SOGEESMMBAR Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SOGEESMMBAR

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SOGEESMMBAR uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BARCELONA 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 Spain.

Data Accuracy

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