SWIFT / BIC Code
SCBLGB2L
SEPA MemberStandard Chartered Bank
SCBLGB2L is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Standard Chartered Bank, registered in London. Its bank code is SCBL, the code an IBAN at Standard Chartered Bank carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
SCBL: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
2L: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Standard Chartered Bank's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Standard Chartered Bank?
SCBLGB2L. Written with the head-office branch code it is SCBLGB2LXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does SCBLGB2L mean?
"SCBL" identifies Standard Chartered Bank, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "2L" is the location code.
What is Standard Chartered Bank's bank code?
SCBL. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are Standard Chartered Bank IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, SCBL for Standard Chartered Bank), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Standard Chartered Bank?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Standard Chartered Bank in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 3 July 2023, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Where is Standard Chartered Bank's registered office?
1 Basinghall Avenue, EC2V 5DD London, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 1 Basinghall Avenue, London as its address.