SWIFT/BIC code SACLVNVXXXX

SACLVNVXXXX belongs to Saigon Commercial Bank in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

SACLVNVXXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSACLVNVXXXX
8-character codeSACLVNVX
Branch codeXXX
BankSaigon Commercial Bank
BranchHead office
CityHo Chi Minh City
CountryVietnam

The way the Saigon Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SACL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
VN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
VX Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SACLVNVXXXX?

SACLVNVXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Saigon Commercial Bank in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Use it when you send money to an account at Saigon Commercial Bank.

Is SACLVNVX and SACLVNVXXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. SACLVNVX is the 8-character version of SACLVNVXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Saigon Commercial Bank in Ho Chi Minh City.

How long does a transfer to Saigon Commercial Bank take in Vietnam?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Does Saigon Commercial Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SACLVNVXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Saigon Commercial Bank in Vietnam, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What do the letters in SACLVNVXXXX stand for?

SACL is the institution code of Saigon Commercial Bank, VN stands for Vietnam, VX is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Saigon Commercial Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SACLVNVXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Vietnam is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.