Payments & Cash Management

As your long-term business partner, we offer global and local payments and collections, liquidity management and short-term financing solutions, respecting the highest security levels and sustainability. Our flexible cash management solutions are easily adapted to both centralised and decentralised organisations and your geographical footprint. Security, reliability and operational efficiency are pivotal cornerstones to serve your business every day. We constantly develop new innovative solutions to meet your needs and be in the forefront of technology and trends.     

Efficient and secure global and local payments and collections

We process your global & local payments and collections through efficient connectivity solutions, based on latest technology and highest security standards.

Manage and optimise your liquidity

​Our account and liquidity management solutions are easily adapted to the geographical scope and maturity of your organisation.
We provide you with visibility and control of your liquidity to manage risks and optimise your investment decisions.
Based on our expertise and close understanding of your business targets, we help you to find the most adapted solutions to meet your ambitions.  

Achieve your positive impact goals​

We have embedded ESG in its short-term liquidity and financing solutions to support you in your sustainable development strategy and ambition.
We propose green and/or social working capital facilities throughout Asia and Western Europe to fund dedicated projects having a positive environmental impact.
We also offer local green term deposit in Mainland China and Hong Kong for which the liabilities are dedicated to a pool of Green Loan Assets.
The eligibility criteria are based on Societe Generale’s own standards, described in its Sustainable GTB Guidelines, established in the spirit of best market practices (“technical screening criteria” of the EU taxonomy, Green/Social Loan Principles and Green/Social Bond Principles) and reviewed by ISS-Corporate to ensure a robust approach.

Cash concentration services

Our automated cash pooling solutions enable you to efficiently monitor your group’s overall position to improve your liquidity management and facilitate investment decisions.

 

At a time where treasurers face new challenges linked to evolving technologies, increased complexity and new frontiers, our teams are committed to bringing expertise, insight as well as innovative and reliable solutions to support your ambitions worldwide.

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.
Receivables & Supply Chain Finance
Factoring and supply chain finance offer many advantages for a secure client-supplier relationship. With our global...
Trade Finance & Services
With an international trade network covering 37 countries, we support your development projects by securing and...

Latest Transaction Banking News

11
Sep
2026
Inside the Factory: A Fresh Look at the Mechanisms of Centralised Payments, Cash, and Liquidity
For many multinational companies, payment factories and in-house banks may have become essential structures, but the...
Expert views
For many multinational companies, payment factories and in-house banks may have become essential structures, but the environment in which these first appeared has changed significantly. Our experts in liquidity, Floor Meeuwis and Laure Demaille investigate the new challenges and opportunities.
Inside the Factory: A Fresh Look at the Mechanisms of Centralised Payments, Cash, and Liquidity
10
Sep
2026
Societe Generale confirms One of the First Fully Digital Letters of Credit Between the United Kingdom and France
A new milestone has been reached in the digitalisation of international trade. On June 8th, Societe Generale confirmed a...
News
A new milestone has been reached in the digitalisation of international trade. On June 8th, Societe Generale confirmed a fully digital letter of credit (LC) issued by Lloyds on behalf of Board24 Ltd in favour of BOBST Lyon - France. Executed through the Enigio solution, the transaction demonstrates the growing ability of the trade finance ecosystem to move...
Societe Generale confirms One of the First Fully Digital Letters of Credit Between the United Kingdom and France
10
Sep
2026
Beyond speed and cost: The push for transparency in cross-border payments
As cross-border payments evolve, Frantz Teissèdre, Head of Public Affairs for Cash Clearing Services at Societe Generale...
Expert views
As cross-border payments evolve, Frantz Teissèdre, Head of Public Affairs for Cash Clearing Services at Societe Generale and a member of the G20 Payments, Interoperability, and Extension (PIE) Task Force, examines how the focus on transparency is raising the bar for efficiency, security, and trust in global payments systems.
Beyond speed and cost: The push for transparency in cross-border payments
07
Sep
2026
Unlocking the potential of sustainability-linked loans in agrifood
Despite a broader slowdown in sustainability-linked loan (SLLs) volumes, the agrifood sector remains a notable...
Expert views
Despite a broader slowdown in sustainability-linked loan (SLLs) volumes, the agrifood sector remains a notable exception. For agrifood companies, SLLs offer a relevant way to finance transition where it matters most: across operations, supply chains and day-to-day practices. By linking financing conditions to measurable performance across complex value chains,...
Unlocking the potential of sustainability-linked loans in agrifood
01
Sep
2026
EUROFINANCE 2026
This year, we are delighted to participate once more as an official sponsor to the 35th edition of Eurofinance. We will...
News
This year, we are delighted to participate once more as an official sponsor to the 35th edition of Eurofinance. We will be present at booth L48-L49 and look forward to welcoming you there.
EUROFINANCE 2026
22
Jul
2026
SIBOS 2026
We are delighted to be participating in Sibos 2026, the world’s premier financial services event organised by SWIFT,...
News
We are delighted to be participating in Sibos 2026, the world’s premier financial services event organised by SWIFT, taking place in Miami, USA, from 28 September to 1 October 2026.
SIBOS 2026