Trade Finance & Services

With an international trade network covering 37 countries, we support your development projects by securing and financing your international transactions.

Supporting exporters & importers across the globe

Our teams are here to support you in every step of the way whether you are seeking to:

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For each of your objectives, we provide you with a full range of innovative and responsible documentary solutions as well as structured and tailor-made solutions.

To mitigate risks, we implement products covering a wide range of situations such as documentary credits, international guarantees, stand-by letters of credit (SBLC), operations backed by export credit agencies, transactions covered by supranational entities or by private insurers and syndications.

Leveraging a 37-country Trade Finance network, our extensive network of correspondent banks and in-depth knowledge of local markets, our teams are perfectly able to provide you with their expertise wherever you operate.

Committed to a more sustainable economy, we offer Trade Finance CSR solutions to support your green projects and your CSR transition.
 

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Trade finance has a key role to play globally to contribute to the transition to a more sustainable, more inclusive and greener economy. We have developed innovative sustainability linked trade finance solutions to contribute to our clients’ positive impact strategy.

Marie-Laure GASTELLU
Head of Trade Services

Transaction Banking related solutions

Cash Clearing & Correspondent Banking
More than 1,000 financial institutions rely on Societe Generale to process a wide range of international transactions...
FOREX linked to transactions
Our trading room specialists offer tailor-made solutions for exchange issues that meet the needs of your business.
Payments & Cash Management
As your long-term business partner, we offer global and local payments and collections, liquidity management and...
Receivables & Supply Chain Finance
Factoring and supply chain finance offer many advantages for a secure client-supplier relationship. With our global...

Latest Transaction Banking News

13
May
2025
Trade Tensions: What Are the Consequences for Trade Finance?
Although expected and anticipated, the trade war that began in early 2025 has struck minds with its magnitude and...
Expert views
Although expected and anticipated, the trade war that began in early 2025 has struck minds with its magnitude and numerous twists. As this uncertain context weighs on international trade, Emmanuelle Petelle, Deputy Head of Trade Services, assesses the stakes and challenges of Trade Finance for the coming months.
Trade Tensions: What Are the Consequences for Trade Finance?
28
Apr
2025
Societe Generale awarded 2025 Most Innovative Bank in Western Europe by Global Finance
On April 7th, 2025, Global Finance announced the winners the Most Innovative Banks and Fintechs regionally and globally...
Awards & Rankings
On April 7th, 2025, Global Finance announced the winners the Most Innovative Banks and Fintechs regionally and globally as part of the Innovators Awards for 2025.
Societe Generale awarded 2025 Most Innovative Bank in Western Europe by Global Finance
15
Apr
2025
UNIVERSWIFTNET 2025
This year, we are thrilled to participate once more, as an official sponsor of the 21st edition of Universwiftnet...
Expert views
This year, we are thrilled to participate once more, as an official sponsor of the 21st edition of Universwiftnet organised by AGEFI, which will take place on 27 May, at the Palais Brongniart
UNIVERSWIFTNET 2025
10
Apr
2025
Trade finance: Towards a dynamic that accelerates the digital shift
In June 2024, France adopted the provisions of the MLETR. In 2025, a decree will formalize the digitalization of trade,...
Expert views
In June 2024, France adopted the provisions of the MLETR. In 2025, a decree will formalize the digitalization of trade, bringing benefits to international trade. Who are the players in this digital transition? What challenges and stakes arise? Christian Cazenove, Group Head of Trade Oversight & Advocacy, and Alena Malgina, Trade Advocacy Correspondent,...
Trade finance: Towards a dynamic that accelerates the digital shift
09
Apr
2025
Cross-Border Instant Payments: Banks Facing Liquidity and Fraud Management Challenges
In a world where payments are becoming increasingly rapid and interconnected, banks must adapt to meet the challenges of...
Expert views
In a world where payments are becoming increasingly rapid and interconnected, banks must adapt to meet the challenges of improving existing systems and responding to the growing expectations of end customers by offering an optimal user experience.
Cross-Border Instant Payments: Banks Facing Liquidity and Fraud Management Challenges
30
Dec
2024
Bank/fintech collaboration: how Societe Generale Factoring places client needs at the heart of its strategy
With the emergence of fintechs, debt financing and Supply Chain Finance have experienced a new dynamic in recent years....
Expert views
With the emergence of fintechs, debt financing and Supply Chain Finance have experienced a new dynamic in recent years. And this is just the beginning: more and more partnerships are being developed between banks and new technology companies to digitalise this type of financing and provide clients with the best of both worlds.
Bank/fintech collaboration: how Societe Generale Factoring places client needs at the heart of its strategy