Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Standard Chartered Bank?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Standard Chartered Bank is SCBLGB2L. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Standard Chartered Bank?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Standard Chartered Bank, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGB2L (London, United Kingdom) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Standard Chartered Bank a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Standard Chartered Bank is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SCBLGB2L mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SCBLGB2L: "SCBL" is the institution code identifying Standard Chartered Bank, "GB" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for United Kingdom, and "2L" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

SCBLGB2L

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