SWIFT/BIC code SBICAOLUXXX
SBICAOLUXXX belongs to Standard Bank de Angola S.A. in Luanda, Angola.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBICAOLUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBICAOLU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Bank de Angola S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Luanda |
| Country | Angola |
How the Standard Bank de Angola S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LU 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 institution is behind SWIFT code SBICAOLUXXX?
SBICAOLUXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Standard Bank de Angola S.A. in Luanda, Angola. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Bank de Angola S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Are SBICAOLU and SBICAOLUXXX the same code?
Yes. SBICAOLU is the short version of SBICAOLUXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Standard Bank de Angola S.A. in Luanda.
How long does a transfer to Standard Bank de Angola S.A. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Bank de Angola S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBICAOLUXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Angola is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SBICAOLUXXX stand for?
SBIC is the bank code of Standard Bank de Angola S.A., AO stands for Angola, LU is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Standard Bank de Angola S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBICAOLUXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Standard Bank de Angola S.A. in Angola, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.