SWIFT/BIC code SCAQCGCGXXX

SCAQCGCGXXX belongs to Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique in Brazzaville, Congo - Brazzaville.

SCAQCGCGXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCAQCGCGXXX
8-character codeSCAQCGCG
Branch codeXXX
BankBanque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique
BranchHead office
CityBrazzaville
CountryCongo - Brazzaville

The way the Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique SWIFT/BIC works

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

SCAQ Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CG Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
CG 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 BIC SCAQCGCGXXX?

The code SCAQCGCGXXX belongs to the main office of Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique in Brazzaville, Congo - Brazzaville. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique?

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

What do the letters in SCAQCGCGXXX mean?

SCAQ is the institution code of Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique, CG stands for Congo - Brazzaville, CG is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

How long does it take to send money to Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique in Congo - Brazzaville?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Does Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SCAQCGCGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique in Congo - Brazzaville, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Are SCAQCGCG and SCAQCGCGXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. SCAQCGCG is the 8-character version of SCAQCGCGXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque Sino-Congolaise Pour L'afrique in Brazzaville.

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